Number (N)ine
Description
A legendary Japanese fashion brand that originally defined the 'Ura-Harajuku' scene with its rock-inspired tailoring and Americana aesthetics. After a long period of operating as a reissue label following his 2009 departure, founder Takahiro Miyashita officially returned to the brand in late 2025, marking a new chapter for the cult label.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1997 according to Highsnobiety's interview; 1996 debut according to its 2026 article
- Founder
- Takahiro Miyashita
- Based
- Tokyo, showing in Paris, per Hint Magazine via Hypebeast
- Name
- Inspired by the Beatles track Revolution 9, per Highsnobiety
- Current label
- Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita, return announced September 2025; first T-shirt capsule in 2026
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Who founded Number (N)ine
Highsnobiety says Takahiro Miyashita launched Number (N)ine in 1997 and that the name was inspired by the Beatles experimental track Revolution 9. Its 2026 relaunch article refers to the original 1996 debut, so sources differ on the year. A 2009 Hypebeast piece quotes Hint Magazine calling it a Tokyo-based, Paris-showing men's label launched by Miyashita.
Closure, sale and return
Hypebeast reported on 22 February 2009 that the brand was coming to an end, with its fall 2009 collection, A Closed Feeling, the last. Highsnobiety says Miyashita sold Number (N)ine and its parent company in 2010 before moving to TheSoloist, and that new owners revived it; the page does not name the buyer.
Hypebeast reported on 11 September 2025 that Miyashita was returning to the creative helm, announced through the brand's Instagram account with the message BAÇK, I MISSED YOU. Highsnobiety says the new label is called Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita because he sold the original name to a parent company.
Hypebeast says a Supreme x Number (N)ine capsule, including a Schott Perfecto, was produced by Supreme with Kooks Co. Japan, independently and separately from Miyashita's current brand.
The look
Highsnobiety says the original label's famously grungy tees include skull graphics, and that the relaunch shirts carry Rimbaud quotes on the back. It says the original label evolved from a graphic-heavy affair to elegant, influential runway shows.
Where to buy Number (N)ine and what it costs
Hypebeast says the relaunch began with a T-shirt capsule titled BACK, I MISSED YOU., with three graphic designs, including Ian and Patti, on premium cotton tees plus a minimalist logo tee, sold through the official website with international shipping; its coverage names no retail stockists.
The brand's own item page listed products in US dollars, all sold out when we checked in October 2026: BACK, I MISSED YOU. at $168.80, Patti. at $245.10 and Ian. at $270.20, but also Timberland. at $761.40 and Daydreaming. at $3,045.30. The page shows no date. Hypebeast gave the relaunch tees as ¥22,000 to ¥35,200, with two different dollar ranges in the same article ($145 to $235 and about $138 to $221).
Price guide
- 'BACK, I MISSED YOU.' tee: $168.80 (brand site, Oct 2026)
- 'Ian.' tee: $270.20 (brand site, Oct 2026)
Single snapshots from press and retailers; prices change.
Sources · checked October 8, 2026
- Highsnobiety: Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita (2026)
- HYPEBEAST: Takahiro Miyashita returns to Number (N)ine (2025)
- Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita: shop
- Highsnobiety: Takahiro Miyashita interview
- Hypebeast: Number (N)ine to shut down (2009)
- Highsnobiety: Takahiro Miyashita and Number (N)ine
- Hypebeast: Supreme x Number (N)ine (2025)
- Hypebeast: Number (N)ine relaunch T-shirt capsule (2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Number (N)ine founded?
Number (N)ine was founded in 1996 in Harajuku, Japan.
Who founded Number (N)ine?
Number (N)ine was founded by Takahiro Miyashita.
Where is Number (N)ine located?
Number (N)ine was originally founded in Harajuku, Japan, but is more widely based in Tokyo, Japan.
Who founded Number (N)ine?
Takahiro Miyashita. Highsnobiety says he launched it in 1997, and its 2026 article refers to a 1996 debut.
Who owns Number (N)ine?
Highsnobiety says Miyashita sold the label and its parent company in 2010 and does not name the buyer. The relaunched Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita is a separate label from the original name, which he sold. We found no source describing current ownership in detail.
Where is Number (N)ine from?
Tokyo. Hypebeast quoted Hint Magazine calling it a Tokyo-based, Paris-showing men's label.
Did Number (N)ine close?
Hypebeast reported in February 2009 that the brand was ending; Highsnobiety says new owners later revived it, and Miyashita announced his return in September 2025.
How much is Number (N)ine?
When we checked the brand's site in October 2026 (the page shows no date), everything was sold out: the BACK, I MISSED YOU. tee was $168.80, Patti. $245.10 and Ian. $270.20, and other items cost more, up to $3,045.30 for Daydreaming..
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