Number (N)ine A/W 09 on Vimeo.

Few days ago Hint Blog received a letter from Number (N)ine. It started with this quote: »When you're finished changing, you're finished.« The Tokyo-based, Paris-showing men's label launched 12 years ago by Takahiro Miyashita is closing. The Autumn/Winter 2009 collection — portentously called A Closed Feeling — was the last. Miyashita will exit the group, which has already begun disbanding, and »the brand as we know it will come to an end.« The letter goes 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.«

Makes me sad.

Thanks to hint for the info.