Product Overview A quintessential piece from the elusive Japanese label If Six Was Nine (part of Nobuhiko Satoh’s Maniac Corp, alongside sister brand L.G.B.). Named after the Jimi Hendrix song, the brand is the undisputed king of "Gypsy-Rock" and bohemian darkwear. These early-era "Carpet" pants perfectly encapsulate the label's aesthetic: a hyper-detailed, 1970s-infused rockstar silhouette designed for the Japanese avant-garde underground.
Key Design Elements
Persian Tapestry Motif: The fabric features an incredibly intricate, faded "carpet" or tapestry print. It mimics the look of vintage Persian rugs, giving the garment a nomadic, bohemian authenticity.
Textured Fabrication: Based on the tag (80% Cotton, 20% Polyester) and the macro photos, the fabric appears to be a fine-wale corduroy or velveteen. This texture adds depth to the print and gives the pants a substantial, durable drape.
Heavy Outseam Fringe: The defining physical feature is the thick, raw-rope fringe running entirely down the lateral outseams. This creates dramatic, kinetic movement when walking, leaning heavily into a Native American / psychedelic-rock influence.
Exaggerated Flare Cut: Featuring an extreme bell-bottom silhouette, which is a signature cut for If Six Was Nine bottoms, designed to pool aggressively over boots.
Measurements & Fit Note
Tagged Size: 26 (Typically a women's or slim unisex size in Maniac Corp sizing).
Waist: 76 cm (~30 inches) — Note: ISWN pants almost always feature a very low rise, meaning this 76cm sits lower on the hips rather than the true natural waist.
Length: 102 cm
Hem Width: 33 cm — This indicates a massive, dramatic flare at the ankle.
Thigh: 50 cm (25 cm flat) — Indicating a very slim, tight fit through the upper leg before breaking at the knee.
Collector’s Note Early If Six Was Nine pieces are incredibly difficult to source, especially those with aggressive detailing like full-leg fringe and complex tapestry prints. The brand has a massive cult following (famously championed by rock icons like Hyde from L'Arc~en~Ciel). This piece is a pure, unadulterated slice of mid-2000s Japanese rock-chic architecture.
