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WTAPS vs The North Face: similarities and differences

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WTAPS

Japan Founded 1996

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional

The North Face

United States Founded 1966

Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Streetwear.

Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    The North Face shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    The North Face shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • WTAPS (solid line, circles)
  • The North Face (dashed line, squares)
Traits of WTAPS and The North Face, 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
  • The North Face
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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The North Face：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture
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The North Face：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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The North Face：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field
WTAPS
The North Face
Country Japan United States
Founded 1996 1966
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

WTAPS

No information is available.

The North Face

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

The North Face

  • 2025-10-22

    Cecilie Bahnsen

    The second chapter of the collaboration with The North Face. The seven-piece brown-toned collection includes the “Himalayan Parka,” a quilted down skirt, a reconstructed Denali fleece, and a rope bag.

  • 2025-10-08

    HYKE

    October 8, 2025, is the release date for TNFH's final season (FW2025).

  • 2025-04-18

    JUNYA WATANABE MAN

    They collaborated multiple times, from SS2022 through FW23 and in collections such as 2025SS. M65-style field jackets and other items drew attention.

  • 2022-09-12

    GUCCI

    The third chapter of The North Face and GUCCI. Inspired by 70s archive designs, the collaboration also expands into gear and accessories.

  • 2020-10-12

    Maison Margiela

    In 2020, MM6 and THE NORTH FACE collaborated for the first time. The AW20 capsule collection reimagined the Expedition System in MM6’s style, incorporating ideas such as connection.

  • 2020-10-08

    MM6 Maison Margiela

    A 2020 debut capsule with The North Face, reinterpreting the “Expedition System” archive through MM6’s lens. Outerwear, bags, and mittens feature circular motifs and structural reconfigurations.

The North Face collaborations

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