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WTAPS vs LIU JO: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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WTAPS

Japan Founded 1996

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional

LIU JO

Italy Founded 1995

Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness · Sporty & sportswear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    WTAPS shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    WTAPS shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • WTAPS (solid line, circles)
  • LIU JO (dashed line, squares)
Traits of WTAPS and LIU JO, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • WTAPS
  • LIU JO
Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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LIU JO：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture
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LIU JO：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
WTAPS
LIU JO
Country Japan Italy
Founded 1996 1995
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Wallets

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

WTAPS

No information is available.

LIU JO

  • Liu Jo Uomo

    A men's line derived from LIU JO's main womenswear line. The official Main Collections presents it a...

  • Liu Jo Under-16

    A junior-oriented line derived from LIU JO. Officially presented as Under-16 Collections, it combine...

  • Liu Jo Luxury

    A distinct line driving LIU JO’s lifestyle expansion. On its official website, it is presented as Li...

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  • Liu Jo Lingerie & Loungewear

    A line that extends LIU JO’s women’s range into lingerie and loungewear. The official Lingerie & Lou...

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  • Liu Jo Beachwear

    A line extending LIU JO’s main womenswear line into beachside use. The official Beachwear Collection...

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  • Liu Jo Sportswear

    A line that adds a more active everyday-wear layer to LIU JO’s main womenswear line. The official pa...

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  • My Liu Jo Essential

    A derived line listed under shoes under the name My Liu Jo Essential. The official menu displays it ...

Collaborations

WTAPS

  • 2026-02-20

    New Balance

    WTAPS × New Balance “U1300WT / Made in USA 1300.” It is safest to treat the 2/20 date notation and the 3/6 announcement in Japan as region-specific information.

  • 2026

    Alpha Industries

    A collaboration featured for SS26, combining Alpha’s classic MA-1 with WTAPS’ characteristic interpretation of military and workwear, a color palette centered on olive and black, and brand patches.

  • 2025-11-21

    VANS

    A collaboration between OTW by Vans, OAMC, and WTAPS. The Sk8-Hi GL Lug and Seylynn Lug were released in three colorways, balancing functionality and craftsmanship.

  • 2025-08-02

    UNDERCOVER

    In August 2025, a collaboration inspired by the film Seven Samurai was presented as part of a new chapter of “ONE ON ONE”.

  • 2025-04-25

    GRILLZ JEWELZ

    A collaboration with GRILLZ JEWELZ for WTAPS25SS. The release includes VINNY necklaces and bracelets, and PROVE college rings. 10K and motif designs are among its features.

  • 2025-02-07

    sacai

    The second collaboration with WTAPS took place in February 2025. In addition to five styles each for men and women, the lineup also included unisex items.

WTAPS collaborations

LIU JO

No information is available.

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