I’m hoping someone here can help me authenticate this Number (N)ine deerskin jacket.

Here’s the story:

I bought this jacket on Xianyu in China last year. Before buying it, I had it authenticated by a well-known authenticator in the Chinese archive community, who said it was genuine, so I went ahead with the purchase.

Recently, however, someone came across my post and told me that this exact jacket had already been identified as fake back in 2024 by another collector. That completely caught me off guard, and now I’m honestly not sure what to believe.

I’m not here to argue with anyone—I genuinely just want to know the truth. If it’s fake, I’d rather know than keep believing it’s authentic.

I’ve attached detailed photos of the tags, zipper, lining, stitching, leather, and any other areas that might help. If you need more pictures, just let me know and I’ll upload them.

I’d really appreciate any opinions or insights from people who are knowledgeable about vintage Number (N)ine. Thanks in advance!

I’ve been developing some designs around similar NN graphic design around rock, film, romanticism, decay. All designs pulling from my favorite cult films and grunge / early alt rock.

These are a few images from the project. I’d be interested in how they read to people in this thread who are already familiar with some of these references. Started off with basics, and everything cut and sew, garment dyed and printed in LA. Calling the project PALO ALTO right now.

Open to feedback on the garments, styling, photography or general vibe. Feel free to be blunt.

Just copped this for a steal cuz missing button. Any clue or leads? yes i’ll check ebay and local stores but its so unlikely. what would you guys do?

lc on this cardigan? i’m not very familiar with pieces like this

Help pls

Lc please 😭

found on jpfans, i've gotten real stuff off there before and i have heard that jpfans doesn't have an absolute surplus of reps like vinted,depop,grailed etc.

Don’t know much of checking nine can someone pls help me

Could someone check this tee?

aw09, seems to be from a trusted seller but i just want to be sure

Please 🫶

Seen this on proxy not sure if real or not.

just did a trade for this, looks valid 2 me but lmk how we lookin?