How Mike Amiri Built a Luxury Fashion House With a $30,000 Investment in Himself

On this week’s episode of Idea Generation, designer Mike Amiri takes us on a journey from his early days growing up in Hollywood, to releasing his first capsule collection, to launching his flagship brand, Amiri. His remarkable career has spanned handcrafting clothes for musicians to seeing his company reach more than $300 million in annual revenue.
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[@sorayashahi]

This is the kind of project I’m working on. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@lain5678]

So fascinating and inspirational. What an insightful designer. Bravo! 👏

[@pjae1076]

Thank you for this! Love hearing from designers!

[@jonmichael02302]

Best jeans on earth... worth every red cent too. Much love& respect 🙏

[@arteenzahiri3471]

Awesome interview!

[@SOWEODD]

I needed this

[@aanchaallllllll]

0:28: 💼 Mike Amiri, the founder of Amiri fashion house, started his brand with a personal and risky endeavor, which has now become a global brand generating billions in revenue.
5:35: 🧠 Having ADD can be seen as a superpower for creativity.
10:25: 🎵 The interviewee talks about their experience making music in Korea and why they decided to return to the US.
15:22: 💼 The speaker started as a freelance consultant helping people fabricate locally, which grew into working with smaller and larger brands in Los Angeles.
20:16: 👔 The founder of Amiri brand discusses the growth and marketing strategies of his business.
25:48: 💼 The speaker discusses the importance of balancing growth in the denim business while also expanding into other categories to protect the brand and adapt to changing trends.
30:50: 👕 Mike Amiri discusses the success and growth of his independent brand, Amiri, and its place among European luxury fashion.
36:43: ✨ The speaker discusses their conviction in moving forward and achieving their dreams while maintaining humility.
41:17: 👕 Amiri's founder discusses the importance of values over money and the brand's evolution into a lifestyle.
Recap by Tammy AI

[@JahYoung03]

Thank you

[@NickMACK1473]

watching from Grenada in the Caribbean Sea.

[@1219611a]

You are so cool🥶

[@Styyy]

Boring video idea Is very weird and his Entry into Fashion is by Copying Hedi Slimane 😂

[@1219611a]

You do know that you do not grow into being “great “ designer if you do not have millions to support the brand! Try to start at 3 (years old)

[@user-lz3yz6gd5x]

How u grow up in Hollywood?

[@MayorSom]

Meek Mil really said, “ I swear I can fit 80 rack in my Amiri” 🥶

[@helgafuchsspirit]

❤

[@73DIAS]

Amiri is dope

[@anunnakirs]

Pretty funny how people fake their voices to sound more sophisticated

[@shaggydoo2095]

Sounds like the dumb luck of a rich poser tbh

[@X-999]

Waste of money.

[@Mrpolite5018]

He paid $20 bucks to his friends mom for sewing in 1989.. he overpaid