Rare Amekaji Y2K EVISU Genes Osaka Jeans W33 x 35 in Yellow Daicock Kanji Smiley Tapered Carrot Skinny Japanese Denim

Made in Japan Painted Denim with an Altered Carrot-Skinny Silhouette

A highly distinctive pair of EVISU Genes Osaka jeans made in Japan, combining dark indigo denim, oversized utility-style pockets and bold mustard-yellow painted graphics.

The back is dominated by EVISU’s monumental Daicock motif, painted across both rear pockets and extending dramatically down the thighs. The front carries a playful asymmetrical pairing: a stylized 戎 kanji, associated with Ebisu, on one pocket and a cheerful smiley face on the other.

Originally built with a roomy, workwear-influenced upper block, the legs have been adjusted into a much narrower tapered silhouette. The result is an unusual carrot-to-skinny fit, with generous room through the seat and thighs before narrowing sharply toward the ankles.

Design Character

This pair captures the eccentric energy that made early EVISU denim such a landmark within Japanese streetwear.

The large painted Daicock creates an almost architectural shape across the rear, while the oversized pockets, exposed rivets, rear cinch strap and oversized EVISU GENES OSAKA waistband patch give the jeans a reconstructed workwear character.

The dark indigo ground remains rich and comparatively restrained, allowing the yellow paint and golden contrast stitching to blaze across the surface. Wear, cracking and darkened marks within the paint add genuine age and texture rather than the polished uniformity of a new reproduction.

Identification

Brand: EVISU Genes Osaka
Origin: Made in Japan
Garment type: Painted Japanese denim jeans
Likely era: Y2K / approximately 2000s
Color: Dark indigo blue with mustard-yellow graphics
Fit: Altered tapered carrot-skinny silhouette
Approximate waist: W33
Primary motifs: Daicock, 戎 kanji, smiley face
Closure: Button waist with fly closure
Pocket style: Oversized front and rear utility pockets

Construction and Details

• Heavy cotton denim construction
• Large hand-painted-style yellow Daicock across the rear
• Yellow 戎 character on the front pocket
• Painted smiley face on the opposite pocket
• Oversized curved utility pockets
• Copper-tone rivets and hardware
• Golden contrast stitching
• Rear waist cinch strap with metal buckle
• Large EVISU GENES OSAKA fabric waistband patch
• Small red EVISU tab
• Narrow adjusted lower legs
• Finished straight hems

Fit and Alteration

The jeans retain a full, rounded shape through the hips and upper thighs, then taper substantially below the knee.

The lower legs appear to have been altered from the original broader EVISU cut, producing a modern carrot or skinny-inspired silhouette. This is not the standard factory fit and should be considered part of the garment’s individual history and styling.

Because of the pronounced taper, please compare all measurements with a pair of jeans that already fits comfortably.

Approximate Flat Measurements

Waist laid flat: 42 cm / 16.5 in
Approximate waist circumference: 84 cm / 33 in
Back rise: approximately 36 cm / 14.2 in
Inseam: approximately 89 cm / 35 in
Leg opening laid flat: approximately 13 cm / 5.1 in

Approximate fit: Men’s W33 with a roomy upper block and very narrow altered lower leg.

Measurements were taken with the garment laid flat. Slight variation may occur depending on placement and fabric tension.

Condition

Good pre-owned condition with authentic wear consistent with age, painted denim construction and previous use.

Visible characteristics include:

• Cracking and surface wear throughout the yellow Daicock paint
• Dark scuffs and marks within the painted areas
• Natural creasing and light fading to the indigo denim
• Minor wear and loose fibres around the hems
• Previous tapering or tailoring through the lower legs
• Light wear to the waistband patch and metal hardware
• Natural irregularity in the applied graphics

The denim remains visually strong, and the yellow motifs retain excellent impact. The aged paint surface gives the jeans a raw, archive-like character that suits the design.

Please review every photograph carefully, as the images form an essential part of the condition description.

Collector Context

Unlike more familiar EVISU five-pocket jeans with smaller seagull markings, this Genes Osaka design combines enormous front and rear pockets, an extended Daicock graphic, playful front symbols and a prominent fabric waistband patch.

The customized taper makes this pair less traditional from a denim-purist perspective, but considerably more unusual as a wearable one-off. It bridges early Japanese streetwear, experimental workwear and contemporary skinny-carrot styling in a way rarely encountered on surviving painted EVISU denim.

Visual Presence

These jeans create a dramatically different impression from every angle.

From the front, the smiley and kanji graphics feel playful and deliberately mismatched. From the rear, the gigantic yellow Daicock turns the entire pair into wearable graphic art. The narrow lower leg sharpens the silhouette and keeps the oversized pocket construction from appearing excessively loose.

An outstanding piece for collectors of:

• EVISU and Evisu Genes Osaka
• Japanese painted denim
• Y2K streetwear
• Amekaji fashion
• Rare Japanese jeans
• Carrot and tapered silhouettes
• Archive denim
• Experimental menswear
• Hand-finished clothing
• Wearable Japanese design

Offers, Shipping and Store Policies

Reasonable offers may be considered.

This is a pre-owned garment offered in its existing condition. Vintage and archive clothing may show fading, paint wear, creasing, repairs, alterations, surface marks and other traces of previous ownership.

Please examine all photographs, measurements and condition details before purchasing.

All sales are final. Returns, exchanges and condition-related claims are not accepted.

Worldwide shipping is available through Japan Post EMS with tracking. Orders are normally prepared for dispatch within approximately 3–5 business days. Delivery times may vary depending on destination, customs processing and local postal conditions.

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Material Tags

cotton denim, painted denim, embroidery thread, metal hardware, copper-tone rivets, woven fabric patch, contrast stitching