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09 Final “Last Say Goodbye” Departure Tee
Number (N)ine "Last Say Goodbye" tee which marked legendary designer Takihiro Miyashita's departure from Number (N)ine. Presently, Miyashita is very reserved and distant if asked about Number (N)ine but there are a few past interviews regarding his departure in which he pours he heart out. "WWD Magazine" featured a lengthy interview right before the designer left his own label. Takahiro Miyashita reflected on his label as a "band" that has ran out of songs to play. In 2006 Miyashita featured a collection that surrounded Axl Rose as a complete joke or as he quoted "a show like Andy Kuafman would pull". He wanted to startle the audience and make them laugh. The models were suited with jackets without shirts underneath, shorts and tight half length leggings. To Miyashita's disappointment critics took it dead seriously, his audience took Number (N)ine in a direction which drifted afar from his own vision and he felt disconnected from a brand he brought to life. Takahiro Miyashita saw the distant demise of N(N) from 2007 collection's "About A Boy". Number (N)ine's "outro" consisted of, as he put it, a "B side" fw2009 and "A side" ss/fw2008 for his final "Exit Album". Miyashita crafted these final collections without consideration for monetary gain. Passion was the fuel which formed these extravagant and intricate collections. Noguchi Tsuyoshi, Number (N)ine's primary stylist for every collection, told WWD that he simply "watched him run" before Miyashita put Number (N)ine to rest. But still, Takahiro Miyashita's guitar gently weeps. The Soloist was born years later continuing the man's legacy. Pockets stitched throughout. Graphic on back and front. 8/10 condition. Size 2 fits S-M.$155 -
FW05 Ortega High Streets Border Flannel
Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita FW05 "High Streets" Ortega Knit Patch Border Flannel. In the midst of Number (N)ine's golden age, Takahiro Miyashita carved out 'streetwear' for the runway. One of the recognizable designs is the 'Ortega' patch knit which was applied on denim for the runway and currently in reproduction for the Miyashita absent diffusion N(N) line. This flannel saw light in a few stores and with its rare size 5, the biggest size available to Number (N)ine (minus a few sartorial pieces), its surely sought after. Mid weight flannel with western button snaps on placket, wrists and chest pockets. Collar button is a standard button down. Intricate border stripe featuring a myriad of colors. 9/10 condition. Size 5 Fits L-XL$202 -
FW05 “The High Streets” Hooded Flannel
Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita FW05 THS Original Hooded Flannel. From the well acclaimed "The High Streets" collection which materialized Miyashita's vision for the romanticization of streetwear on the runway way back in 2005 before the brands that do so today. Featured the beloved cargo pants, hybrid jackets and joggers which are highly coveted. The current diffusion N(N) line attempts to imitate this staple flannel but with thinner Chinese fabrics and thoughtless distressing. The original FW05 counterpart features a Japanese made thicker washed wool, a "THS" embroidery on the bottom left, precise and realistic distressed details around the hood's rim. 8/10 condition. Base material has some wear. size 3 best for a close to chest medium.$257 -
SS08 “Birds” Double Boots
Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita Double Boots. The grungy napoleonic "Birds" Season featuring darker, muddy colours with military cuts and loose layering. The final most extravagant fit of the bunch featured these boots paired with feathers harnessed to the model's back and shoulders. Writing was inscribed on the silk under layers and pants. Leather upper laced with a thick cotton bent over at the mid section of the boot. Separate corset-like inner with elastic laced up to ankle. Intentional distressing throughout. 8.5/10 condition, has been resoled with new toplift. Fits sz 10-11.$225 -
Black Bondage Strap Denim
Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita Bondage Denim. The most sought after bondage denim from the original Miyashita run of N(N) in black with blue flannel pocket lining. Multiple functional riri zippers littered throughout the piece. Two bondage straps that can be placed in front or back which alter the form of the denim to the wearer's liking. Zipper pocket on left front pocket and right back, which is both aesthetically appealing and practical, allowing the wearer to access a pocket with ease in a sitting position. Both zipper pockets are lined in a comfy flannel. Signature N(N) heart leather patch on back. 8.5/10 condition, alteration extending the waist. Size 3.$873 -
FW04 “Bush” Tee
Takahiro Miyashita's Number (N)ine FW04 "Give Peace A Chance" Bush Tee. As mentioned previously Takahiro Miyashita's FW04 was his first Paris collection that conveyed politically charged anti-war sentiments. One of the pieces, with many iterations, is the "Anti-Bush" tee featuring short sentenced brash slogans against the commander in chief. 100% Cotton, distressed throughout, left arm hem loose and bottom left hem loose. This is the mythical size 5 making it extremely hard to find and highly sought after 9/10 condition. Size 5 fits XL.$200 -
FW04 “Give Peace A Chance” Tribal Heart Bondage Jacket
Takahiro Miyashita's Number (N)ine FW04 "Give Peace A Chance" Tribal Heart Camo Bondage Jacket. FW04 was Miyashita's first Paris collection featuring his his politically charged anti-war sentiments well represented by the anti-bush tees. The collection attempts to speak out against senseless war and acts of terror, hence the title "Give Peace A Chance" borrowed from John Lennon. Around this time Jun Takahashi from Undercover and Miyashita became close friends and also started his long relationship with Magical Design which kickstarted his jewelry line. Jacket is equipped with bondage elements on wrists and adjustable strap on back. An assortment of RiRi zippers are styled throughout the piece. Massive top zip hood lined with faux fur. Lined with fleece. Synthetic outer. Drawstring adjustable hood. 8/10 condition. There are some marks and scuffs. Size 3 and fits a slim medium or more comfortably a small.$474