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Browse all Amiri jeans →MX1 JEAN - Perfect Antique Indigo
The verdict
Fit
This is Amiri's deliberately skinny MX1 cut, and multiple retailers note the style runs small to size, so size up unless a spray-on fit is the goal. The elastane in the denim keeps the close cut from feeling restrictive.
Quality
The jean is hand-distressed and repaired with pleated-leather panels over five-pocket styling on Italian stretch denim; owners repeatedly call it among the most comfortable jeans they've worn, with the heavy rips and panels being the long-term wear point to watch.
Is the price fair?
Around USD 1090 places it in premium luxury denim, and community consensus is that the price only makes sense at a discount, not full retail.
Best for
Buyers who want Amiri's signature distressed skinny jean in a faded indigo rather than a dark or black wash.
Care
The wash is intentionally uneven and can bleed or transfer dye, so wash separately in cold or follow the brand's dry-clean recommendation.
Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: Amiri sizing guide: Find the fit that's right for you | OPUMO Magazine · AMIRI MX1 Skinny-Fit Leather-Panelled Distressed Jeans for Men | MR PORTER · AMIRI Jeans Review - Tonal Denim MX1 - YouTube
What owners report about Amiri jeans
Owners report the stretch Italian denim is soft and comfortable, with distressing, patches and leather details largely applied by hand. Reviewers treat the line as delicate: dry-cleaning is recommended over machine washing, leather details should be kept dry, and fresh indigo can bleed onto sneakers. Price is the recurring complaint, with pairs originally sold around $600 now listed above €2,000.
- Strengths
- Soft stretch Italian denim with hand-done distressing, patching and leather detailing that owners find comfortable to wear.
- Watch out for
- The jeans are delicate — dye can bleed onto shoes, leather details cannot get wet, and dry-cleaning is advised — while prices have risen steeply from the brand's early years.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report the fit runs slightly smaller than other brands and stretches only slightly with wear, so consider sizing up for a looser fit.
About Amiri's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Amiri Jeans, why are they so expensive? – The Attic · Amiri Jeans Latest Reviews and 7 Most Asked Questions - Fashonation
