

How Mike Amiri Built a Luxury Fashion House From a $30,000 Investment in Himself
8 snips Aug 14, 2023
Designer Mike Amiri shares his remarkable journey of building a luxury fashion house from a $30k investment. He discusses his early days growing up in Hollywood, handcrafting clothes for musicians, reaching over $300 million in annual revenue, managing cash flow in the apparel industry, and balancing business and family. They also explore the impact of the lockdown, future vision for the brand, supporting undiscovered talent, and their creative ambitions outside of fashion.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Influence of Family and Creative Discovery
03:09 • 13min
From Music to Fashion: A Journey of Passion
16:37 • 22min
Managing Cash Flow in the Apparel Industry
38:49 • 12min
Evolving and Expanding the Brand
51:02 • 5min
Seeking Perspectives from Both Inside and Outside
55:42 • 17min
The Impact of the Lockdown and Pandemic
01:12:55 • 18min
Balancing Business and Family: Sacrifices and Rewards
01:31:13 • 5min
The Future Vision for the Brand and Empowering Independent Brands
01:36:18 • 2min
The Launch of the Emery Prize and Supporting Undiscovered Talent
01:37:59 • 2min
Exploring Creative Ambitions Outside of Fashion
01:39:57 • 2min