-Tetsu Nishiyama a.k.a. TET-
Born 1974, Tokyo Japan.
W)TAPS designer • Chief Editor for “PHILOSOPHY ZINE” • Creative Director of BLACKFLAG, which opened in the Aoyama district of Tokyo in 2005. His clothing career started in 1993, working side by side with SK8THING on the 40% AGAINST RIGHT label. In 1996, he started W) TAPS which is reknown for military based styling and unparalleled garment quality. He also developed the CARGO line of and highly functional concept bags and accessories with YOSHIDA KABAN.
TET has covered alot of ground outside of W) TAPS as well. His work was featured in the UNDERCOVER 2000 S/S collection in 1999, and in the same year he curated the experimental exhibition of Harajuku-based artists, photographers and label directors entitled MOUT. TET followed up with a “MOUT- exclusive” in 2000, directing the legendary COMMAND Z exhibition featuring FUTURA, STASH and other international and Japanese artists and labels. TET’s own artwork reflecting his experiences and relationships was exhibited at JFA in 2004. Whether directing ad campaigns or taking on outside design projects TET is always expanding his sphere of creativity.

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