How Mike Amiri Built a Luxury Fashion House From a 30k 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. From handcrafting clothes for musicians, to reaching over $300 million in annual revenue, Mike Amiri’s journey is truly remarkable... and it all started with one idea. Act I 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Influence of Parents’ Professional Life 02:01 - Importance of Supportive Network 02:21 - Discovering Creative Abilities 03:32 - First foray into Fashion 03:55 - Influence of Hollywood and Culture 04:37 - High School Years in Beverly Hills 06:00 - Overcoming Creative Blocks 06:27 - Transition to College and Music 07:50 - Pursuing Academics and Law School 09:20 - Unexpected Journey into K-pop 11:00 - Knowing When to Pivot 11:25 - Entry into Fashion Industry 12:56 - Balancing Work to Pursue Passion 13:23 - Building a Network and Developing