Kurt Cobain inspires Number (N)ine's spring/summer collection

Posted Jan 19th 2007 at 11:16AM by Jonathon Morgan (Subscribe to Jonathon Morgan's posts)

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In further proof that the '90s are back in full force, trendy New York designer Takahiro Miyashita has based his Number (N)ine label's spring/summer collection on that decade's most famous rocker: Kurt Cobain.

"About a Boy if he was still alive," is an upscale nod to the grunge rock aesthetic -- using the layered, rugged, you're-either-depressed-or- from-Seattle look as inspiration for a variety of separates that, according to Refinery 29's Loryn Hatch, can be "toned down, or decked out."

The raincoat pictured at right is Hatch's favorite piece, and I can see why. Especially for guys who aren't going to buy a new wardrobe every season, a kick ass coat is a quick-fix way to overhaul your look without hours of shopping.

The entire spring collection is available January 20th.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)

John Donson 1-22-2007 @ 2:13PM

Looks more like Indiana Jones than anything Kurt would've worn. Anyone ever see Kurt in a wide-brimmed hat?!

Judy Mantell 1-22-2007 @ 2:13PM

yuk! I cannot believe this "look" is coming back. Frankly I hope it doesn't. It makes guys look like sleeze-bums. Not for my guy, thank you. I wish some rock/rap "star" would bring back the Cary Grant look. Now,that GQ style would be interesting!

Star 1-22-2007 @ 2:21PM

Men: Shave and clean up! Well scrubbed you all are handsom. Please do not look like you just got up from a bad hangover. Not sexy!

Andrea Kitchen 1-22-2007 @ 2:43PM

I think its great that grunge is coming back, but I'm not sure theyre doin it the same way. I definatley dont think the hat or the jacket look very "grunge" at all.

KATHY MEDARY 1-22-2007 @ 2:53PM

LOVE THE GRUNGE LOOK! I THINK THE GUY IN THE PICTURE LOOKS GREAT - HAT & ALL.

Lisa 1-22-2007 @ 2:54PM

Love the grunge!!!! YAY!!!

Lisa

Elaine 1-22-2007 @ 3:05PM

This guy looks like he made a quick shopping trip to Goodwill. Grunge looks better than the man in the picture, and worse than his clothes obviously cost.

MONIQUE 1-22-2007 @ 3:04PM

please don't bring back the i don't care i just woke up look.... and that hat looks like something from Children of The Corn...

Klynn 1-23-2007 @ 2:55PM

No real guy would wear a hat like that. Make it yellow, & he looks like the guy from Curious George. lol Stoooooopid. The rest of the outfit , could pass. Just not that silly damn hat. I would laugh my butt off at a guy if he was prance'n around with that on his head like he was hot sh*t . Grunge is not wearing clothes that are expensive & hemmed... trendy=expensive=any dummy with low self esteem ready to hop on the "in" thing= empty wallett. (and an ugly hat) LOL

Mike 1-22-2007 @ 3:09PM

If you really want to be grungy, stay away from the soap. And don't waste your money on new clothes (save it for your dope habit). And when you puke after doing some good smack, make sure some splashes on your boots.

grammy 1-22-2007 @ 3:20PM

The hat is SMOKEY THE BEAR style! Only YOU can prevent forest fires!!!!!!!

christie 1-22-2007 @ 3:39PM

Looks like the costume from the movie Van Helsing. LOL

Johnny 1-22-2007 @ 3:29PM

haha yes the look of drug sex and rock and roll. i hope to god this doesnt get big. i dont want to walk around seeing people act like they are "grunge"

ALEC 1-22-2007 @ 3:57PM

WHY NOT MAKE ANOTHER DRUG ADICT AND SUICIDE VICTEM A FASHION ICON? DOES ANYONE FEEL THAT SOMEHOW FASHION IS SENDING THE WRONG MESSAGE? GRUNGE, WHICH WAS NOT A FINANCIAL SUCCESS AS YOU DON'T NEED NEW; JUST DISTRESSED CLOTHING IS EASY TO SAY WHEN YOU ARE A DESIGNER OF EXPENSIVE GARMENTS. THIS MODEL HAS MORE OF AN ENSEMBLE "AREN'T MY PIECES MATCHED WELL" LOOK. JUST BECAUSE YOU PUT THE MONA LISA ON A TEE SHIRT DOESN'T MEAN YOU WERE INFLUENCED BY THE RENAISSANCE! I LOVE FASHION BUT AM REALLY BURNED ABOUT THE BULL SHIT DESIGNERS SHOVEL TO THE PUBLIC. GET OVER IT, IT'S JUST CLOTHES; AND BY THE WAY, YOUR PEDESTAL IS ON FIRE!

mike 1-22-2007 @ 4:01PM

That sucks. go to goodwill if you want cobain cloths or a thrift store. Whoever said that outfit was GRUNGE is a moron. What a joke. I'd photoshop Kurts face into the picture, but I wouldn't want to disgrace his memory with that rodeo clown costume. Grunge is a look and an attitude. It's all about going against the trend, and being real. Whoever designed this just doesn't get it, and should save this look for when line dancing comes back in style.

JoJo 1-22-2007 @ 4:09PM

based on how so many people dress like they just crawled out of bed, I didn't know "grunge" was out! The outfit on the guy looks like crap, so if people are stupid enough to wear it, fine. Just wouldn't fly with me in a job interview...and yes, people have NO CLUE

Rose M 1-22-2007 @ 5:47PM

The only thing that implies the grunge look is his personal hygiene or lack of it. Take the silly hat away and the outfit is nicely put together. And that hat, that hat is not grunge, it's not anything other than ridiculous. I'm not anti hat, I adore hats on men or women. Nothing establishes a personal style like a good hat wardrobe.

I'm trying to imagine what type of woman would be seen with a guy in a Curious George hat.

A G 1-22-2007 @ 4:28PM

The Hat and the Vest need to go. Just another person from a new generation trying to capitolize on an earlier generations lifestyle & creativity. It doesn't work, unless you are of the upper middle class to high class folks that are looking for something to call your own, because you don't have your own style.

AJS 1-22-2007 @ 4:28PM

That doesn't look grunge really it looks more hipster like. Plus inspired by Kurt Cobain do you all remember Kurt Cobain? However, if grunge is making a comeback it's gonnna be awesome Doc Martins, baby doll dresses, flannel...it's hot