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WTAPS vs NEIGHBORHOOD: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

Reference brand: WTAPS Swap brands

WTAPS

Japan Founded 1996

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional

NEIGHBORHOOD

Japan Founded 1994

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Streetwear.

Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    WTAPS shows a stronger emphasis

Trait comparison

  • WTAPS (solid line, circles)
  • NEIGHBORHOOD (dashed line, squares)
Traits of WTAPS and NEIGHBORHOOD, shown relative to each brand.
How to read the chart

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
  • NEIGHBORHOOD
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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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
WTAPS
NEIGHBORHOOD
Country Japan Japan
Founded 1996 1994
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Accessories Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

WTAPS

No information is available.

NEIGHBORHOOD

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

NEIGHBORHOOD

  • 2026-05-25

    Goemon

    Setta sneakers documented around May 2026. Combining the form of setta sandals and sneakers, they use Italian-made leather and reimagine traditional footwear with NEIGHBORHOOD’s foot-bone graphic.

  • 2026-03-20

    Katharine Hamnett

    A renewed collaboration confirmed in 2026. Joint messagewear that brings political messaging, such as Katharine Hamnett’s “NOT WAR,” to NEIGHBORHOOD’s black and military-style apparel.

  • 2026-02-10

    agnes b.

    A collaborative black jacket noted around February 2026. Centered on a three-button design inspired by the film Reservoir Dogs, it combines the refinement of agnès b. with NEIGHBORHOOD’s dark aesthetic.

  • 2026-01-06

    Pro-Keds

    A collaborative sneaker noted around January 2026. Based on Pro-Keds’ classic low-top silhouette, it adds NEIGHBORHOOD logos, a monochrome color scheme, and a rugged street sensibility.

  • 2025-12-05

    Yohji Yamamoto

    A collaboration collection by Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME × NEIGHBORHOOD, featuring A-2 jackets, deck jackets, and other items (2026SS).

  • 2025-12-05

    Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME

    A collaborative menswear collection released in December 2025. Centered on A-2 flight jackets, deck jacket-style outerwear, and distressed denim, it fuses the rugged elements of Yohji Yamamoto and NEIGHBORHOOD.

NEIGHBORHOOD collaborations

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