The EVISU, FAF and BEAMS T collaborative capsule releases on November 20 at selected Japanese stores and online, followed by a wider international rollout the next day. The five-piece lineup pulls archival denim patterns from the 1990s into the present, introducing updated cuts and reworked graphic details adapted for wearers moving between urban and outdoor environments.
EVISU established its reputation through traditional manufacturing methods and distinct graphic signatures after its founding in Osaka in 1991 by Hidehiko Yamane. The label frequently uses its archive to bridge heritage craftsmanship with contemporary street culture. In January, the brand launched a Year of the Horse collection that applied detailed embroidery, velvet patches and hariko horse motifs onto gold selvedge denim. The capsule explored cultural symbolism through complex construction methods, with artisans applying materials by hand to build depth across the denim base. This new collaboration with FAF and the T-shirt-focused division of Japanese retailer BEAMS continues that archival approach, pairing historical garments with fresh graphic sensibilities. BEAMS itself remains a central fixture in Japanese fashion and streetwear, known for balancing technical performance with everyday wearability. The retailer recently partnered with running brand HOKA to simplify technical footwear silhouettes for daily use, and also acted as the exclusive Japanese launch partner for lululemon's first outerwear collection made with noise-reducing GORE-TEX fabrics.
For this project, FAF led the design direction by revisiting silhouettes from EVISU's 1990s heritage. A denim jacket and matching jeans form the core of the collection, both refitted using reinterpreted archival patterns rather than exact reproductions. EVISU's signature painted seagull logo returns on the denim pieces, executed in sequins to offer a textured variation of the recognisable branding. The resulting garments retain the visual identity of the label's early output while adjusting the proportions for a modern fit.
The EVISU x FAF x BEAMS T graphic pieces
Moving away from the five-pocket denim territory, the capsule includes a zip-up hoodie featuring the original EVISU "Ishigaki Camouflage" pattern. A graphic sweatshirt merges iconography and characters from both EVISU and FAF into a single design, making the dual partnership visible on the chest. The final piece is a shoulder bag shaped as a trompe l'oeil representation of the standard EVISU denim back pockets. By converting this specific detail into a standalone accessory, the designers use the archive as a direct object rather than just a reference point.
To accompany the launch, Japanese rapper MIKADO produced an original track. He will perform the song live during a release party at the BEAMS T Harajuku store in Tokyo on November 20. The event, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Japan Standard Time, will also feature a set by Tokyo-based DJ VLOT alongside other local acts.
Where to buy the EVISU x FAF x BEAMS T collection
The collaboration drops on November 20 at EVISU Japan and BEAMS locations, as well as online via EVISU JP, BEAMS, ZOZOTOWN and EVISU US. A wider release across Taiwan, Hong Kong and the United States follows on November 21.
Release date: November 20, 2026
Kristin Kaye
Fashion Editor
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