Takahiro Miyashita shocked his loyal fan base when he left his much loved label, Number (N)ine, but all breathed a sigh of relief when in 2010 he announced his new solo project, aptly named TheSoloIst. Miyashita has a strong veneration for American culture, style and aesthetic, expressing this in his unique and intricate pieces. The label harnesses the look of contemporary Western motifs by incorporating elements such as leather boots, caps, plaid and denim fused with a distinct Japanese touch.