Number (N)ine

[herpsky]

I just have a few questions about N(N)

1)What's the retail price of a N(N) t-shirt in Japan? How much does it go for in the US?

2) Do the items in the NYC store considerably more expensive than those in Japan?

I'm just debating whether I should hold off from buying stuff from the NY store

as I might be going back to japan soon.

[My Pal the Crook]

$80+ for a tee in japan... $180 in nyc

[herpsky]

thanks

that's crazy

[keska]

one more:

how is w)taps next to number nine or nbhd?

this is something ive had uncertainty about for some time now. i live in europe and i dont get any info on these brands unless i ask here.

i have always thought of those two brands in the same 'quality' range. which one of these 3 is more expensive, better quality overrated underrated?

[CactusArmy]

How much are their leather jackets in japan?

[djrajio]

If you have to ask, its too expensive for you. Number (N)ine is easily one of the most expensive labels in Japan.

[djrajio]

one more:

how is w)taps next to number nine or nbhd?

this is something ive had uncertainty about for some time now. i live in europe and i dont get any info on these brands unless i ask here.

i have always thought of those two brands in the same 'quality' range. which one of these 3 is more expensive, better quality overrated underrated?

number (n)ine's core collection caters to an entirely different customer compared with w)taps and nbhd target audience. Both w)taps and nbhd are grounded in harajuku street/military/work-wear clothing while number (n)ine is grounded in rock/gothic inspired culture/styles. I'd say number (n)ine's strength is in its tailored garments/formal wear pieces/outerwear, particularly the suits, jackets, which tend to have amazing details, immaculate construction and materials. As many people have indicated on this board, NNs basics are nothing to write home about and I agree. You can find same quality and cheaper jeans, t-shirts from many other labels. The style for number nine tends to be more flambouyant, say wild linings inside jackets and unusual cuts, while w)taps and nbhd tends to be incredibly basic/utilitarian.

[keska]

thanks a million for that djrajio you are the best

[andewhall]

I have spyed some Number Nine in a store where I live, The Fuck You hoody and a raglan tee with a Fender inspired print........really expensive, the hoody was like 600

[chim]

I have spyed some Number Nine in a store where I live, The Fuck You hoody and a raglan tee with a Fender inspired print........really expensive, the hoody was like 600

also, number (n)ine usually has some amazing accessories. their rings/necklaces and bracelets are more often than not totally awesome

[herpsky]

Lame legit check type question:

Do number nine tees come in plastic bags?

Also, NN tees sold in japan have stickers on back of the tags with sizing, price and etc

are the ones available overseas come with similar tags with stickers?

i was just looking at the following pics from ebay and wondering whether the tee was legit or not

[darkanimal]

The cardboard tags and shirt tags look legit, I can't answer the plastic thing. They just wrap it up in some black paper here in the US. I'm guessing that's the Jesus Christ skull graphic shirt!

[herpsky]

yeah it does look pretty legit

hmmm

[faust]

looks legit to me. and i agree with djrajio, their strength is tailored garments - tshirts is filler - i wouldn't buy them. the upcoming fw n(n) collection looked fantastic - can't wait to see it in stores.

[generic_guy]

Herpsky, I can't see your pic but 99% of the tees on eBay are fake. I have seen a number of fake jesus skull ones and no genuine ones when I've been searching.

With the fakes the pictures look genuine but some of the tees that should be oversized are listed as normal sizes, and quite a few of the sellers have other fake stuff, the fakes are also too cheap, would expect to pay at least $100 for a Number (N)ine tee even on eBay.

[herpsky]

tailored garments = spaghetti and ragu sauce for a month

[faust]

tailored garments = spaghetti and ragu sauce for a month

gotta set your priorities straight! ;-)

[Crillz]

Probably the easiest way to check if that tee is real is to see if a real N(N) tag spells "reverse" as "Reveres."

[darkanimal]

^^Whoa, i didn't notice that. I'll check mine when I get home. T-shirts indeed are fillers, but even the tees are pure quality. Super soft I want to wear them all day. He's really an insane designer with insane production staff!

[herpsky]

Probably the easiest way to check if that tee is real is to see if a real N(N) tag spells "reverse" as "Reveres."

interesting

[darkanimal]

for care see reveres

[herpsky]

i was gonna get completely owned

the real deal:

[herpsky]

darkanimal: let me know when you check the tag

[faust]

hahahaha, we suck at fakes. "see reveres" lmao.

[darkanimal]

Will do when I get home herpsky. I waiting to snipe an auction here in the office hahaha!

[herpsky]

when a seller says, "This is seriously Cool Design!

Really too good to miss! Grab yourself a bargain!

Please check out my other autions for more super cool stuff!!!"

I SMELL FAKES

it's as fake as "bape gucci prada neighborhood supreme D&G jordan dunks SB"

[verb]

hahahaha, we suck at fakes. "see reveres" lmao.

Hahaha I saw that and thought 'maybe it is one of those weird designer things where they are translating from another language or they mix up letters on purpose.' Guess not!

[Crillz]

While the grammar on clothing tags is often ridiculous (see Bathing Ape care tags for a huge laugh, especially the ones on pieces that have those rhinestones), mispellings are almost never a factor in such expensive labels, as in N(N).

[darkanimal]

darkanimal: let me know when you check the tag

Ok, ok mine says Reverse. Clearly that seller is a con.

[ruach]

While the grammar on clothing tags is often ridiculous (see Bathing Ape care tags for a huge laugh, especially the ones on pieces that have those rhinestones), mispellings are almost never a factor in such expensive labels, as in N(N).

My favourite part about this tag is that, on the actual care tag, the first thing it says is "DO NOT TUMBLE DRY".