Snob Diaries: AMIRI’s Spezzatura with Sebastian Jean
For the AMIRI Spring-Summer 2024 runway show in Paris, Mike Amiri further establishes that he isn’t just your favorite celebrity’s favorite designer, though walking into the garden space at Rue Buffon made it clear that he and the brand are well-loved.
The attendees at the show ranged from blood relatives to his chosen fashion family — everyone from Amiri’s children to NBA players like Kyle Kuzma and music artists like Teyana Taylor and Black Coffee.
After enjoying an Aperol Spritz and heading to our seats, guests were treated to a runway collection inspired by summers on the West Coast and Europe. Juxtaposing sophisticated cropped jackets with complimentary baggy bottoms, AMIRI presented a versatile collection that resonates from Malibu to Mykonos (and even a little Miami).
In this collection, proper tailoring meets modern silhouettes that cater to a new school of fashion enthusiasts who weren’t always part of the conversation surrounding elegance, stating that in this body of work, “elegance is implied, never exclaimed.”
Look after look, AMIRI displays what cool can look like independent of the presence of denim, t-shirts, and hoodies, “flipping pieces that feel more comfortable, but adding a more classic element to them,” as AMIRI mentions.
In a short time, AMIRI has built a brand that contends with luxury greats, expressing a vision that ushers a new generation into tailoring and luxury in a palpable way, providing them with the tools to dress up without sacrificing that essential element of personality.
This is a collection about comfort in more ways than one. Starting with the construction of the garments, removing elements like linings and shoulder pads to create a more relaxed feel, and also in terms of attitude, with styling shirting half tucked and playing with color.
All of these nuances paint a picture of the modern-day Dickie Greenleaf, one who sets sail while listening to Young Thug.
