Amiri Spring 2027
Every season, Mike Amiri’s characters arrive as part of an ongoing narrative set within a fantasy version of Los Angeles. For Spring/Summer 2027, that world shifted towards a more shadowed register, focusing on a character defined by a quieter, more ambiguous glamour—shirts unbuttoned, shoulders catching the light, hands tucked into the pockets of sharply tailored trousers.
The front row included Maluma, Octavia Spencer and Quavo, but attention was drawn to Amiri’s parents, attending their first Paris Fashion Week. The designer’s Iranian-born parents, who moved to Los Angeles before he was born, were visibly moved as he embraced them during his bow. Amiri noted backstage that his father had never attended a Paris show before, describing the moment as significant for his family.
Amiri described his father as a strong influence on his aesthetic, while noting that this season moved away from the sunlit nostalgia of previous collections to explore a more “louche underbelly” of Los Angeles. He described his characters as existing in spaces beyond the party—dressing not for arrival, but for what comes after.
The collection opened with a gunmetal suit, evoking the sleek tailoring of early 1980s cinema. The film American Gigolo, and Giorgio Armani’s work on its wardrobe, served as a key reference point, influencing the collection’s sharper tailoring and elongated proportions.
Compared to recent seasons, Amiri moved towards more precise shoulder construction and high-waisted, creased trousers designed to lengthen the silhouette. These were paired with pointed boots that reinforced the collection’s Californian styling.
Fabrics amplified the sense of sheen and artificial glow, with Lurex-woven linen, silk, and houndstooth wool coated in transparent sequins. Patchwork leather and satin embroidered jackets continued the cinematic reference points, alongside python-print trousers, zebra-patterned knits and open shirts worn unbuttoned to the navel.
The designer also introduced his first fine jewellery collection, created in collaboration with Spinelli Kilcollin.
The show drew further influence from Drive, with Ryan Gosling’s character informing the mood of certain looks, particularly in the neon-tinged palette and pared-back styling.
When asked about the recurring use of open shirts, Amiri referenced ease and attitude rather than rules, describing a preference for an extra undone button and a sense of relaxed confidence in how the clothes are worn.
