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Browse all Amiri jackets & outerwear →KIDS - KIDS' VARSITY PATCH JACKET - Red Rose
The verdict
Fit
Varsity jackets typically run true to size with a relaxed, sporty silhouette; check the store's kids' chart (K_RTW) for fit stability across Amiri's youth line.
Quality
Acetate jackets on this line tend toward a smooth finish and drape; durability depends heavily on care, as acetate is less robust than cotton or nylon for active kids.
Is the price fair?
At $590 for a kids' piece, this is premium tier for children's outerwear. The varsity styling and Amiri brand command the markup, though resale value can offset cost if preserved well.
Best for
Luxury-conscious families building a statement-piece capsule, or special occasions where heritage brand matters to the wearer.
Care
Acetate requires gentle cleaning; machine washing risks sheen loss and shrinkage—dry clean or hand wash cold with mild detergent.
What owners report about Amiri jackets & outerwear
Third-party discussion of Amiri outerwear centers on whether the materials justify the price. In a leather-jacket forum thread dissecting a $3,000 Amiri jacket, posters judged the calfskin thinner and less durable than the heavier hides used by dedicated leather-jacket makers, and one flagged the visible sleeve-seam work as a reason to walk away; even the harshest post conceded the pieces are generally decently made while calling the materials well below the price point. Owners of the brand's denim say much the same about value — the distressing and stretch are liked, but almost nobody defends full retail, with the standard advice being to wait for seasonal discounts. Brand-level review pages add complaints about slow, email-only customer service.
- Strengths
- The design is what owners say they are paying for — distinctive distressing and detailing — and even sharp critics concede the construction itself is decent.
- Watch out for
- Materials relative to price is the recurring failure point — reviewers cite thin calfskin and questionable seam finishing on leather pieces, and near-universally advise against paying full retail.
- Sizing
- Jacket-specific sizing reports are scarce; owners of the brand's denim report the cuts run skinny and suggest going up a size unless you are slim.
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