The Row vs Amiri: which jean wins?
Both land in the raw selvedge tier — the The Row Relaxed Denim Trouser Jean at $890, the Amiri MX1 Distressed Skinny at $950, just $60 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| The Row | Amiri | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $890 | $950 |
| Material | Typically a premium cotton denim, often rigid, in a mid- to heavy-weight fabric with an exceptional hand. | Cotton denim with extensive hand-distressing, repairs, patches and sometimes leather or other inserts. |
| Fit | Offered in relaxed, trouser and straight cuts with a refined, fluid drape. Owners report fits run relaxed, so consulting the size guide helps. | The MX1 is a skinny fit cut close to the leg. Reviewers say it runs slim and true, designed for a lean, stacked silhouette. |
| Quality | Reviewers single out the exceptional fabric, impeccable construction and branding-free finishing, positioning the jeans as the height of quiet luxury. | Owners report intricate, labor-intensive finishing; the heavy distressing is intentional and is the core of the product's appeal. |
| Best for | Shoppers seeking the height of quiet-luxury denim with exceptional fabric and zero branding. | Shoppers seeking a luxury designer statement jean with elaborate hand-distressed detailing. |
| Care | Follow the garment care label; gentle cold washing or specialist care preserves the exceptional fabric. | Wash cold inside out and hang dry, handling distressed and patched areas gently to preserve the detailing. |
The Row's Relaxed Denim Trouser ($890) and Amiri's MX1 Distressed Skinny ($950) sit $60 apart and pull in opposite directions. The Row is quiet, branding-free luxury with exceptional fabric; Amiri is a loud, hand-distressed skinny built for a stacked silhouette.
$60 cheaper, exceptional fabric hand, relaxed fluid drape, zero branding, impeccable construction
Skinny stacked fit, intricate hand-distressing, patches and repairs, statement detailing, runs true to size
Which should you buy?
The extra $60 buys you the distressing-and-detailing show that is the whole Amiri appeal, plus a skinny cut close to the leg. Buy The Row if you want relaxed, undecorated denim where the fabric and construction do the talking. Pay up for the MX1 if you want a slim, labor-intensive statement jean with patches, repairs and a stacked silhouette. They share a price tier but almost nothing else; pick by fit and by whether you want branding-free or maximally detailed.
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