Number (N)ine to Shut Down

by Staff, February 22, 2009

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According to Hint Magazine, Japanese brand label Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita will be coming to an end.

“Today we received a letter (an actual letter, so you know it’s serious) from Number (N)ine. It started with this quote: “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” You guessed it: the Tokyo-based, Paris-showing men’s label launched 12 years ago by Takahiro Miyashita is closing. The fall ‘09 collection—portentously called A Closed Feeling—was the last. The letter went on to say “Over the last decade, Number (N)ine evolved, always forging ahead with a unique and potent vision, to emerge as one of the leading brands of Japan.” We agree with the sentiment. Number (N)ine will be (m)issed.”

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32 Responses

  1. Posted by: korea on March 3, 2009 at 2:50 am

    Oh ~~~~~~~~~~nononononononono~~

    it’s a dream

  2. Posted by: besides on February 26, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    if u buy into n(n) ur buying more into the collection as an art piece rather than the innovation. real talk, if u bought ur americana cowboy shit at thrift stores from true american brands. shit would look mad whack and fit even worse. and b maid from shitty ass materials. not to mention u gotta search thru that stuff to produce a shitty fit that n(9) coulda made look way better.

  3. Posted by: subtalk has a point on February 26, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    that nigga have a point. but u do gotta rillize that americans as a ppl are about 5-10 years behind on fashion themselves. Maybe in 20 years the asians will be wearing affliction T’s , ed hardy, and bootcut jeans and think its cool.

  4. Posted by: sdf on February 25, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    I heard it’s because it is 2009, and in 2010 they will startup up as Number (T)en. They have always been about growth, and this fits in with their vision according to Mayasaki Magazine, the article will be published next month… So it is not truly a goodbye, but rather a see you in 2010 as a new leader.<< really?

  5. Posted by: subtalk on February 25, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Asian Sensation…..have you not looked at the hottest street trends? Deck shoes-AMERICAN. Prepster/Ivy League looks of Ralph Lauren-AMERICAN. Burton Snowboards IE Mark xiii and iDiom-AMERICAN. Skateboard and Hip Hop culture/fashion-AMERICAN. Yeah, youre right dumb fuck. Europe and Asia are YEARS ahead. Fuckin please. You need to do some homework. Asians and Europeans and EVERYONE ELSE IN THE WORLD LOOK TO AMERICA FOR ALL TRENDS ANDS STYLES!!! DONT EVEN PRETEND SON!

  6. Posted by: subtalk on February 25, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Hey Jack….ass. I was talking about Japan biting US style. Not where the strongest consumer markets were located. And everything the Japanese are wearing is AMERICANA you dumb fuck. They have ABSOLUTETLY ZERO INNOVATION OR STYLE OF THEIR OWN! Unless Kimonos and Hakamas count as stylish. Last I checked they werent. But keep using that little Pea Brain of yours. Wouldnt want to waste such valuable info.

  7. Posted by: Takahiro Miyashita on February 24, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    @Jian

    Word to Steve Jobs

  8. Posted by: Jian on February 23, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    Maybe Takahiro Miyashita falls sick again ?

  9. Posted by: nbhd on February 23, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    As for me, they foresaw a thing named doing it this way.
    Because real clothes are made in Europe and US only.
    This is the Common senses. do you understand? <– what kind of nonsense????

  10. Posted by: The Love Import Clothes man on February 23, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    As for me, they foresaw a thing named doing it this way.
    Because real clothes are made in Europe and US only.
    This is the Common senses. do you understand?

  11. Posted by: TOM on February 23, 2009 at 11:43 am

    Oh!
    I like soccer.

  12. Posted by: 鹏 on February 23, 2009 at 11:11 am

    It‘s a shock ,but I hope Takahiro Miyashita return again in the next year…we will be waiting ………my icon

  13. Posted by: TOBEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO on February 23, 2009 at 10:48 am

    oh my god!!!!is it real??i cant believe it

  14. Posted by: Asian Sensation on February 23, 2009 at 10:07 am

    Are you serious subtalk? Asian and European fashion is 1-2 years ahead of North America. You’re sadly mistaken if you think they cash in on “our” style.

  15. Posted by: jack on February 23, 2009 at 5:05 am

    kind of funny you say that subtalk as the american stuff thats even close to being worth a crap is sold exclusively in japan..

    bad consumers get bad products thats why US is infested with crooks n castles and smet… its a joke, and US doesn’t even make quality goods anymore if any at all

  16. Posted by: subtalk on February 23, 2009 at 1:13 am

    Good. One less Japanese brand biting US style and cashing in. Without New York and California, the Japanese would all be wearing Uniforms.

  17. Posted by: bossa on February 22, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    生産国を中国にしたり品質を落として、価格を上げるなどの　お客をなめた商法をしてたから、
    買わなくなったヒト多かったですよね。消費者もそんなに馬鹿じゃないってことですよ。
    今までお疲れさまでした

  18. Posted by: asfgg on February 22, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    WHAT THE FUCK NOOOOOOOO i like number nine -.-

  19. Posted by: Jack on February 22, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    RIP….but to be honest, their design has been downgraded for this couple of season..

  20. Posted by: jaime on February 22, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    I heard it’s because it is 2009, and in 2010 they will startup up as Number (T)en. They have always been about growth, and this fits in with their vision according to Mayasaki Magazine, the article will be published next month… So it is not truly a goodbye, but rather a see you in 2010 as a new leader.

  21. Posted by: haha on February 22, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    they made clothing too small for anyone but the japanese. fug em’.

  22. Posted by: princemoney on February 22, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    sad

  23. Posted by: Alexander Therrien on February 22, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    do you think the economy has anything to do with it

  24. Posted by: YANAKUN(HYUNKYOON) on February 22, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    -_/// Very Shock :(

  25. Posted by: Kuma on February 22, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    Why…Why…Why

  26. Posted by: -a-;;;; on February 22, 2009 at 8:17 am

    why????-a-;;;; That’s incredible!!!

  27. Posted by: Mac on February 22, 2009 at 7:54 am

    OOooooooo………
    I like their tees much……….very detailed made!

  28. Posted by: no on February 22, 2009 at 7:24 am

    oh nononono mensnononono

  29. Posted by: jin on February 22, 2009 at 5:36 am

    no way….

  30. Posted by: JoseMP on February 22, 2009 at 3:21 am

    “Number (N)ine will be (m)issed”
    Man, that’s a shame.
    WTF does hypebeast know about this line.
    For all you posers looking into this get lost this aint for you

  31. Posted by: Lame Basics on February 22, 2009 at 3:20 am

    :(

  32. Posted by: eric kong on February 22, 2009 at 1:52 am

    it‘s really a shock！