The brand name stems from the Beatles song “Revolution 9”, Number (N)ine founded in 1997 by the infamous Japanese designer, Takahiro Miyashita. He sought to articulate the feeling of sorrow through cult brand Number (N)ine. The vision became evermore prominent through the brand's execution of runway shows and clothing, from the melancholic walking of its runway models to ready-to-wear pieces that radiated both introspective construction and cultural appreciation with Americana and grunge inspiration are ubiquitous, and always find their way into the collections.
