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Vintage EVISU Paris No.1460 Daicock Jeans 30x34 Actual L28 Pink Big Seagull Kamon Y2K Denim
Vintage EVISU Paris No.1460 Daicock Jeans 30x34 Actual L28 Pink Big Seagull Kamon Y2K Denim
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Rare dark-indigo EVISU jeans with a monumental fuchsia Daicock appliqué, floral kamon-style medallions and richly developed vintage fading
A striking archive-era pair of EVISU Paris denim built around one of the brand’s most theatrical graphic treatments: an enormous pink Daicock / Big Seagull motif sweeping across the entire rear seat and descending along both legs.
Unlike ordinary EVISU jeans with small pocket gulls, this design transforms the complete reverse of the garment into a single continuous composition. The saturated fuchsia appliqué curves around the rear pockets, crosses the central seat seam and extends toward the knees, where each side terminates in a circular five-petal floral crest.
From the front, the jeans remain comparatively restrained, presenting heavily washed dark indigo denim, tobacco-colored contrast stitching and traditional five-pocket construction. The back delivers the surprise: a vivid piece of Japanese streetwear history with unmistakable Y2K energy.
Identification
Brand: EVISU
Line: EVISU Paris / France-branded label
Patch number: No. 1460
Garment type: Men’s or unisex denim jeans
Tagged size: 30 x 34
Current measured inseam: approximately 70 cm / 27.6 in
Material: 100% cotton
Color: Dark washed indigo with fuchsia pink appliqué
Closure: Branded metal button fly
Construction: Five-pocket denim design
Likely period: 2000s / Y2K era
Fit: Straight-leg silhouette with a relatively substantial rise
The interior labels show size 30, tagged measurements of 30 x 34 and 100% cotton construction. The exterior waistband patch is printed with EVISU Paris France, the Paris address styling, No. 1460 and Taille 30 x 34.
No country-of-manufacture marking is clearly visible in the supplied photographs, so the listing does not attribute this pair to a specific manufacturing country.
Monumental Pink Daicock Design
The defining element is the enormous fuchsia appliqué covering most of the back.
Beginning high across the seat, the design forms a broad double arch that echoes EVISU’s famous seagull mark. It then travels downward in two long vertical strokes along the rear legs. The shape follows the garment’s anatomy rather than sitting inside a conventional pocket boundary, turning the denim itself into the canvas.
EVISU continues to use the term Daicock for oversized interpretations of its signature seagull graphic, distinguishing these expansive designs from smaller pocket-scale gulls.
The appliqué appears to be constructed from contrasting pink cotton twill or denim-like fabric, stitched directly into the indigo ground. Because the pink material has also faded and developed tonal variation, it feels integrated into the jeans rather than newly applied.
Its current color moves between deep magenta, berry red and weathered fuchsia depending on the light.
Kamon-Style Floral Medallions
Each descending end of the Daicock motif is finished with a circular floral emblem.
The motifs contain pale five-petal blossoms enclosed within contrasting circular borders. They recall the visual structure of Japanese kamon, or family-crest designs, without being assigned here to a particular historical clan.
These small medallions provide a graceful counterpoint to the scale of the main appliqué. Where the giant gull is bold and architectural, the flower crests introduce symmetry, refinement and a distinctly Japanese decorative rhythm.
The contrast also makes the design especially effective in motion. When worn, the two medallions remain visible around the rear knee and upper-calf area while the larger pink form moves across the seat and thighs.
Rear Construction
The rear pockets are partially framed by the sweeping appliqué rather than completely covered by it.
Their upper edges retain riveted construction, while their lower shapes sit inside the negative space of the giant seagull. This creates the illusion that the pockets are embedded within the graphic.
Additional rear details include:
- V-shaped rear yoke
- Contrasting golden and orange stitching
- Riveted pocket corners
- Central seat seam passing through the Daicock design
- Tan EVISU Paris waistband patch
- Strong indigo fading across the seat and upper thighs
- Tonal wear within the pink appliqué itself
The central meeting point of the gull forms a dramatic heart-like curve across the upper seat before dividing into the two descending legs of the motif.
Front Design
The front is intentionally quieter, allowing the back artwork to remain the focal point.
It features classic five-pocket jean construction with rounded front pockets, a coin pocket, branded copper-tone rivets and a multi-button fly. Tobacco, gold and orange stitching outline the pockets, waistband and fly.
The denim displays pronounced whiskering and irregular tonal fading across the lap, hips and thighs. These pale blue highlights emerge against darker indigo channels, producing the heavily worn-in surface associated with vintage 2000s premium denim.
The relatively restrained front also makes the jeans more wearable. From one angle they resemble richly faded heritage denim; from behind they become a full-scale streetwear statement.
Denim and Construction Details
The jeans are made from 100% cotton denim with a substantial appearance and visible diagonal twill texture.
Notable construction elements include:
- Button-fly closure
- Branded metal buttons
- Branded copper-tone rivets
- Five belt loops
- Five-pocket configuration
- Contrasting orange and gold topstitching
- Pink cotton appliqué construction
- Printed EVISU Paris waistband patch
- Interior pocket bags in pale cotton
- Straight-leg cut
- Finished hems
No clearly visible selvedge edge appears in the supplied photographs, so these jeans are not described as selvedge denim.
Brand and Streetwear Context
EVISU was founded in Osaka in 1991 and became internationally recognized for combining vintage-inspired denim construction with its hand-painted seagull mark. The brand’s official history notes that early production was highly limited, with approximately fourteen pairs initially made per day.
During the late 1990s and 2000s, the seagull expanded far beyond its original pocket-scale format. Oversized prints, appliqués, embroidery and Daicock compositions became part of EVISU’s increasingly expressive international streetwear language.
This pair belongs to that louder chapter of the brand’s visual history. Its Paris-branded patch, extreme rear graphic, vivid color contrast and heavily washed indigo finish align especially well with the maximalist denim culture of the Y2K period.
It carries the collision of several worlds at once:
- Japanese denim heritage
- European fashion branding
- Early-2000s premium denim
- Hip-hop and streetwear culture
- Amekaji styling
- Graphic logo experimentation
- Contemporary archive fashion
Period Assessment
The design and labeling appear most consistent with an EVISU Paris piece from the 2000s.
The oversized appliqué, pronounced factory-style wash, bold color treatment and Paris-themed branding are characteristic of the period when EVISU was developing increasingly elaborate designs for international fashion markets.
The item is therefore presented as likely 2000s vintage, with its exact production year remaining unconfirmed.
Condition
Good vintage pre-owned condition with substantial visual character.
The indigo denim shows pronounced fading, whiskering, creasing and mottled tonal variation throughout. These effects appear to include both an original washed finish and additional wear developed through use.
The fuchsia appliqué remains intact and visually powerful, with visible fading, softened color and expected surface wear. Minor thread wear may be present around appliqué edges, seams, buttonholes and high-friction areas.
The printed waistband patch shows age-related softening and fading. Hardware retains visible branding and patina.
No major holes, large tears or obvious structural failures are visible in the supplied photographs. Please inspect every image carefully, as the photographs form an essential part of the condition description.
Vintage denim may include minor irregularities, softened fibers, loose threads, marks or areas of wear not individually listed.
Measurements
Measurements were taken with the garment laid flat and should be considered approximate.
Tagged size: 30 x 34
Current inseam: approximately 70 cm / 27.6 in
Approximate outer length: 98 cm / 38.6 in
Approximate front rise: 33 cm / 13 in
The current physical inseam is substantially shorter than the original tagged length of 34 inches. The jeans therefore appear to have been shortened or hem-adjusted at some point in their history.
For practical fit purposes, treat this pair as approximately W30 with an actual L28 inseam, rather than relying on the original 30 x 34 tag alone.
Because vintage sizing can differ from modern standards, compare the photographed measurements with a similar pair of jeans that fits comfortably.
Design Character
This is an exceptionally graphic pair of EVISU jeans.
The back design is visible from a considerable distance, yet it retains complexity when examined closely. The eye first reads the monumental pink arch, then discovers the pockets embedded inside it, the fading within the appliqué and the small floral crests at the ends.
The front and back almost behave like two different garments:
From the front, dark heritage-style denim with heavy wear.
From the back, electric fuchsia wearable art.
That contrast gives the pair unusual versatility for such a bold design. They can be styled with a plain shirt and sneakers for a clean streetwear silhouette, or layered with a sukajan, leather jacket, vintage hoodie or oversized knit for a more maximal Japanese-fashion direction.
The shortened inseam may also work particularly well with boots, high-top sneakers or cropped contemporary styling.
Collecting and Display Value
Large-format EVISU graphics are increasingly sought after because they capture the brand at its most experimental.
The giant Daicock format provides significantly more visual impact than ordinary pocket-gull models, while the floral kamon-style terminals distinguish this example from simpler painted Big Seagull jeans.
It would be especially relevant to collectors of:
- Vintage EVISU denim
- EVISU Paris clothing
- Daicock and Big Seagull jeans
- Pink logo denim
- Y2K designer fashion
- Japanese streetwear
- Amekaji clothing
- Archive denim
- Hip-hop fashion history
- Statement jeans
- Wearable graphic art
- Rare 2000s clothing
Even when not worn, the jeans possess strong display potential. Hung from the waistband, the complete rear design reads almost like a vertical textile panel.
Vintage Purchase Policy
This is a vintage, previously owned garment offered in its present condition.
Vintage clothing may display age, fading, wear, patina, marks, repairs, alterations and other characteristics associated with previous use. These qualities are part of the item’s history and should not be expected to resemble newly manufactured clothing.
All sales are final. Returns, exchanges or claims based on fit, vintage wear, color variation, minor overlooked imperfections or buyer preference cannot be accepted.
Please review the description, photographs and measurements carefully before purchasing.
Colors may vary slightly depending on photographic lighting, monitor settings and individual screen calibration.
Shipping
Worldwide shipping is available from Japan by Japan Post EMS with tracking.
Orders are generally prepared for dispatch within approximately 3 to 5 business days. Delivery time varies according to destination, customs processing and local postal conditions.
Any customs duties, import taxes or destination-country handling charges are the responsibility of the buyer when applicable.
Some prices may be flexible, and respectful offers will always be considered.
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Material Tags
100% cotton denim, cotton twill appliqué, metal buttons, metal rivets, cotton pocket lining, printed waistband patch
