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FW05 “OG” “The High Streets” Ortega Jeans
Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita FW05 "OG" "The High Streets" Ortega Denim. This is the original High Streets pants from 2005 which feature slightly thicker denim, finer embroidery on the ortega patches and a different lining in contrast to the current reissue. The High Streets collection which realized Takahiro Miyashita's vision of "Runway Street Fashion" featured these pair of pants for a handful of looks. Ortega patches at knees and back pockets. N(N) heart patch on back waist. High Rise. 9/10 condition. Size 4, rare size, fits around a 31-32.5. 28 inseam, factory cut size.$240 -
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