SS09 Number Nine “The Lonesome Heroes”Suede Tapestry Vest Jean Paul Gaultier Cut in a kimono-inspired silhouette

Cut in a kimono-inspired silhouette with an overwhelming emphasis on utilitarian function

and cotton blend

and drapes

The presentation itself reinforced this harmony between environment and motion

they convert effortlessly into sweatshorts

SS09 Number Nine “The Lonesome Heroes”Suede Tapestry Vest Jean Paul Gaultier Cut in a kimono-inspired silhouetteNumber Nine Spring Summer 2009 collection titled The Lonesome Heroes," echoes the vast, desolate landscapes of Texas and Montana. Whether thematically or contextually, different American states served as frontiers of influence for Miyashita, shaping much of his creative direction during this time. The Lonesome Heroes marked the beginning of the end for Number Nine. Miyashitas shows, once chaotic and electric, began to take on a more introspective,