$1000 Amiri Jeans vs $14 Jeans: Don't Believe The Hype

Complex's weekly series Don't Believe the Hype takes a look at what's hot and what's just hot air. Sneakers, clothes, tech, food-nothing is safe. One of the most hyped and expensive pair of designer jeans are made by Amiri, ringing up for around $1,000 a pair. Rappers like Future and A Boogie love them, but what if they look just like a pair of jeans you can buy for $14 at H&M? Find out if Complex staffers think the designer jeans are equal to their value, or just washed out in this episode of Don't Believe The Hype.
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[@cdai216]

LMAOOOOO homie did the reverse psychology on himself and still failed 😭😭

[@dreblaze1200]

Was the funniest shit!!!

[@sheggy3658]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@andysoldmyhouse]

Absolute best part was blessing your mans Pam with the 1k jeans. Real magic in that moment.

[@Thebigman4413]

and most importantly, A boogie with a hoodie

[@barneywright907]

Frank Sanchez he is better than any other rapper bar ski mask

[@decie8886]

Boogie aint shit if hes gonna beat on Based God

[@thewallstar5222]

John Mansell-Pleydell I hope you mean among alternative mumble rappers cause he’s not better than Kdot Drake or Future

[@b4Sed1593]

Nigga jumped BasedGod. Man is NOT positive and based.

[@quinxilence3047]

He's so damn wack

[@lukehamburger3659]

Future, Justin Bieber, and most importantly *a boogie wit da hoodie*

[@daweapon2210]

You mean Pop Smoke right

[@motiv8wishes388]

@@daweapon2210 bro this was 2 years ago pop smoke wasn’t even in the radar 😐

[@iinallbl4ck]

Da Weapon no

[@itsrayanxs]

@@motiv8wishes388 fr pop smoke was in highschool

[@boosie4l133]

The funny thing is if you wear amiris out most people won’t even notice it cause it look like any pair of ripped jeans

[@34NVVV]

Yea cuz the only point is people noticing

[@theonewhostandsaboveall6826]

1:36 “a nice blouse, you BOMBED THEM” 😂

[@MisterRoads]

not really.... his sweater sad sour cream all over it

[@shakingspoon6503]

@@MisterRoads that makes no sense 💀

[@Zeekdafreak989]

Does speedy wear the same dirty fucking tech fleeece outfit to work everyday?!?!

[@BrotherNero777]

he prolly sponsored low key

[@bigstunna2049]

He probably has a closet full of just the same sweat suit

[@victorvasquez8520]

He like Kyle Kuzma

[@TheTonyAndreas]

Never say Never! If you had the coins and weren't living paycheck to paycheck you'd pay any amount for whatever you like/love. I used to say that I'd never spend over $100 on a pair of shoes. That's when I made minimum wage tho! LOL I just bought my first pair of shoes that were significantly over $100 and my pockets ain't hurting! Nah mean?!

[@RBZ-1]

I agree, but only to a point. Shoes are more unique/exclusive by brand in style and design where as a style of jean can be found replicated many times over without much notice of who made them. With that being said, on both there is still a limit to how high I would go before feeling like I'm getting ripped off. It's really important to some to rock certain stuff but I only care so much about clothing items, which is superficial to begin with, and has more options in style and price range than we could ever try.

[@8deuce1tv-eh7zn]

Tony McQueen your not rich or wealthy so 1500 is something to you but your blessed if your black and money is nothing god bless you

[@midfie1]

Just dropped 900 on some Balmain jeans they was on sale but definitely Balmain jeans doe

[@ma3nm678]

O.G. John Doe u r gay

[@bexov7500]

#solid its all about what the pockets can handle

[@StevenEspaniola]

lol 3:25 "get Levi's and rip yourself...have a fun activity"!! Rollin'!

[@Tkdanso]

That had me on the floor hilarious

[@JimmyCasserole]

Your body shape and how the clothes fit is going to determine how good you look in it. Not the expensive price tag.

[@maxmurphy2083]

That was actually really nice of you guys to give him that pair of jeans

[@TylersRapPromo]

So I did the math 1,000$ divided by 14.00$ Excluding Taxes are 71 Pairs of Jeans 👖 that can probably last you your lifetime.

[@5dollarshake263]

The most I'd spend on jeans is 200$ and for that to happen I'd have to be in love with them for being the perfect pair for a specific outfit I had recently bought.

[@RiseUpToYourAbility]

Whether it’s worth it or not depends on how much value you put into the product. I would easily put 3k into a camera with another 2k into a lens. For me it’s worth it, but I know a lot of people who would be perfectly happy with their smartphone camera.

[@colinmgbeke8729]

You’re 100% right about tht

[@dmoore3306]

This.

[@sebastienc.2257]

No no no. Clearly, the video proves that it isn’t worth it.

[@1mataleo1]

Everyone is entitled to his opinion, and there really is no way to objectively determine if something is worth the price, but I don’t feel the comparison to the expensive camera is quit accurate. A camera is a complex mechanical and/or electronic device. There are tons of moving and non moving parts that I’m sure have to be sourced from other specialized companies. It takes a lot of skilled labor to produce. I can think of even more reasons, but my point is that the cost of making a high end camera has to be many times more than the cost to make a pair of jeans, yet the price of the jeans is similar to a decent camera. The price of the jeans is even more absurd considering that they have rips, tears, and holes in them. I just don’t get it

[@Teootron]

@@sebastienc.2257Womp Womp

[@junito1008]

Future is paying $1K for Amiri jeans but doesn’t wanna pay Child Support !! SMFH

[@imchronic5539]

yeah cuz some fire denim is more important. I mean you wont get girls with paying child support.

[@sheadavis9006]

ImChronic this is literally the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard in my entire fuckin life 🤦‍♀️

[@imchronic5539]

shea davis , when u don’t get the irony🤦🏻 But I mean you’re blond so it’s understandable.

[@sheadavis9006]

ImChronic Lol funny guy 😂😂😂 vro ijs I understand where you coming from but as a parent of 4 my kids come first not some designer clothes I pulled plenty women in just my work clothes with the bag on me 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 and my kids taken care of 🤷‍♀️

[@seanmccaughey2166]

I wouldn’t just throw 1k on the jeans however, if I have money dedicated for jeans then yes. I would still need to try the jeans but I’m convinced that they’d be comfortable and fitting.

[@stevenwilliam921]

steven william 1秒前 Just try kmoclo.com to find the designer jeans without breaking your bank! A good choice!they only have 1/11 of the price but the same style,

[@maddencrazy11]

You litteraly can jump and run very easily in Amiris. Most comfortable jeans ever

[@Blaze42069-z]

4 realzzz

[@coffeeguy5798]

And get sturdy

[@guikatinskas]

thats a good felony pursuit jeans

[@83wasagoodyear]

😂😂

[@KenKaniff-dw4jw]

Wear them jeans Daddys will be thinking you a femboi

[@campswish9756]

"If i had the coin" - all 2018

[@krow1503]

that aged well dogecoin soarin

[@grindharde831]

At the end of the day, I'll buy expensive jeans that look rare and nice, not no plain jeans

[@KenKaniff-dw4jw]

You city people are weird.

[@juanmonster6232]

Levis are the brand for me myself.......never spent more than 100usd for some jeams in life......

[@junito1008]

3:54 The best part of the video !! 🙌🏼

[@AviaryAviles159]

I buy 50 dollar jeans but I have a beach house and a nice car, fk spending dumb money on clothes, how you gonna have these jeans but renting a house 😂

[@lifewithlay1152]

It’s the “FUCK NO I DON’T BELIEVE IN THE HYPE & “MOST IMPORTANTLY A BOOGIE WITH THE HOODIE over 50x” Fa Meeee 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SKRILLAFILMZ]

But most importantly A boogie wit da hoodie😂😂😂😂😂

[@JuschiefCrypto]

If can’t afford it then u don’t got what it cost to have it 🤷🏾‍♂️. H&M quality is no comparison lol I own both

[@stevenwilliam921]

mate, you can try kmoclo.com to find the designer jeans without breaking your bank! A good choice!cheap but still hard .

[@almightysantana6979]

What? Bro

[@PlzDuntCensorME]

There's 2 types of ppl. Rough denim lovers (old style) and soft denim lovers (new style). If you want rough denim, go Balmain, true religion, etc. If you want soft denim, go Amiri. If you want a mix of both, go Levi's, buffalo, h&m, gap, anywhere.

[@multiVgames]

Is he in love with Aboogie?

[@Bonny228]

I wish I would pay that much for some jeans

[@operamatthew]

this is like asking people who have never drank, about the differences in wine costs vs flavor. dumb

[@expensivetaste1369]

operamatt exactly

[@lilbill6800]

All u have to do is look at the quality the stitching etc stupid it aint that hard lmao

[@TheSublimeLifestyle]

Terrible example because even people that drink wine can’t tell the difference between aged wines.

[@operamatthew]

In Search of Vie must be smokers

[@dindyemakoem]

1:23 standard babymomma answer

[@nikvrsi]

That was super dope of them to let homie keep the jeans.

[@WeUpmedia]

Love these segments

[@chughater]

I’ve seen these jeans in real life there actually fire tho. It’s like Gucci

[@stevenwilliam921]

mate, you can try kmoclo.com to find the designer jeans without breaking your bank! A good choice!they only have 1/11 of the price but the same style,

[@midfie1]

It's nothing like Gucci it's for people who know nothing about fashion

[@AAKVII]

@@stevenwilliam921 Mate, you're not trying to bullshit us right?.. Just wanna know if the site is legit forreal forreal. I'm surprised they can get away with putting Armiri branding on their jeans.

[@RemorseTV]

Say what you want. Anyone who has the money to put the jeans on will never be able to go back to normal jeans again tho.

[@-unascertained-]

Imma switch it up You got it wrong 💀😂

[@danny_mcduck]

Dude was so happy he got the jeans lol 😂

[@TheMrChaosninja]

this dude talking trash about amiri but hes wearing mr rogers outfit

[@midfie1]

I can talk shit about Mike Amiri, because I rock Balmain, You know the REAL HIGH END PARISIAN BRAND, Mike Amiri COPIES. I also wear SLP ANOTHER BRAND HE COPIED. REAL FASHION HEADS DON'T RESPECT AMIRI.

[@abandupp1600]

LMAO 😂

[@SolidSnake240]

@@midfie1 "Real fashion heads" lmaoo I ain't know fashion had elitists either

[@midfie1]

@@SolidSnake240 High fashion is Elitism ya bum.

[@verzache-]

@@midfie1 ig? Bc i smell cap

[@epicmula5745]

Had to smash the like button, just because Yu gave my boy those jeans 🤣🤣 tht was cool bro

[@pregolf9313]

You just asked poor people lmao

[@vasiliyscombatsportsworld]

And who can’t comprehend that jeans like that aren’t made in China and are made with nice material,

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@vasiliyscombatsportsworld I see what you're saying, but they make luxury clothing in China too.

[@vasiliyscombatsportsworld]

@@hakeemsd70m it’s not luxury if it’s made in China, it’s made there for a reason. Cheap labor

[@TheRealChrisBeard]

lol "most importantly"

[@ACasualCustomer]

My jeans ripped by themselves and I'm rocking my distressed jeans now lmao

[@stevenwilliam921]

good idea!

[@nisanpara3572]

i dont think its about the money. its about the designer. to have a designer name on the merchandise is MONEY.

[@DubskillzTV]

2:55 - that ripped shirt, where to get it?

[@stevenwilliam921]

bro , you can cop the designer clothes at kmoclo.com. A good choice !

[@daviddimachki2132]

Now $1,000 any article of clothing is a lot but if you drop $100-$250 you can get some real nice ones on sale or for retail price. Quality is noticeable

[@kmoecho]

totally agree, try kmoclo.com for the best amiri jeans,

[@ChanceJolivette]

those jeans were fire when he put em on pause no homo, wouldn't pay for em but now i see why my jeans dont fit like lebron and them cuz they cheap lol

[@Damienp3902]

The most I would spend in a pair of jeans is 60.

[@SldOnEmWithDa45]

If I spent that much on jean a pair of jeans, I would have no choice but to wear them every day lol, but honestly just go to a place that sells nice jeans that look and fit nice and taper them it'll be a lot cheaper...

[@kmoecho]

totally agree, so I cop all my reps amiri jeans at kmoclo.com , it is affordable!

[@M.ark.G]

Jeans are the one thing I won’t spend crazy money on, I wear expensive clothing but for jeans I just buy from American eagle simce there good quality

[@sharingiscaring53]

ᴹᴬᴿᴷ L lmaoooo denim is important don’t want to go around wearing 1k worth of clothes on you with American eagle jeans on like what lol

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@sharingiscaring53 American Eagle jeans last a long time. I have a pair of Seven7 jeans that I've had for 7 years, and I wear them a lot, and there's not a single hole in them or stitching missing, or anything like that.

[@hashade8048]

American Eagle jeans are very good , and comfortable 👍🏼 my co worker wears wears alot of AMIRI n i had no clue til he said something about them..they look like any other ripped jean 😒 alot of today's jeans have no unique styling

[@LouBuckzz]

Nigga kept saying “most importantly a boogie with the hoodie” LMAOOOOO I FW HIM ODE even tho i was expecting him to say G herbo

[@abandupp1600]

AMIRI is a Fit Jean With Patches & Different Designs it Catches Attention & Goes Perfect w Ya Outfits!! You Do feel like Money wen u put em On 👣🔥🔥

[@kmoecho]

try kmoclo.com for amiri jeans, bro!

[@damiengibson3090]

@@kmoecho mackeen and tr jeans where its at bro

[@lauren4500]

It doesn’t catch attention lol

[@avonhwxxc]

Don’t fooling yourself lol

[@assaniase8638]

They are fad or trendy jeans that wont be in style

[@midfie1]

I prefer Balmain for high end Jean's I don't like Amiri

[@JeffM375]

levis>

[@Gyro609]

Bruh speedy forgot his own intro LMFAO being overseas can change a man

[@25KSubsWithNoVideosChallenge]

To the people that buy Amiri jeans their basically paying 1000$ + dollars just to get a regular jeans you would get at fashion nova for 30$ that's what a called a ripped off.

[@Monkthegod]

I've always wanted a pair of Amiri jeans and after seeing Cam's reaction I bought a pair

[@jadonmesfun6479]

how much u spend on em?

[@talxxn_]

@@jadonmesfun6479most Amiri pants go for 800-3000 mostly

[@gillricky29]

The best part of the video was when they gave the Amiri jeans to that dude at the end.

[@__euro2x]

Bruh u can easily tell the difference from amiris to h&m jeans 😂

[@lilcourtny08]

All the same nothing but denim, it's not a special fabric

[@METRIKxv1]

@@lilcourtny08 actually it is very different. Everything is way higher quality. But they're not worth $1000. True value is around $250.

[@George-tp7zz]

Americans will buy anything. Simple, they are one of the easiest consumers to flog to. Mike Amiri has hit lucky. The thing is, this ‘rock star style’ and the ‘LA’ style’ he’s trying to re create, it was originally obtained by buying a pair of normal jeans and LIVING in them. This creates your own distressing/holes/stainings as you go, you personalise them yourself. He’s skipped that whole living in process. The guy behind Grey Goose had a shite Vodka, nothing special, his friend from America gave him the advice - ‘Americans want to pay more, just give them a good story’. And how correct he was. He bottled the cheap vodka and simply charged an extremely high price which made people think ‘oh because it’s expensive it must be good’ The rest is history... keep lining them pockets. Amiri won’t be around in a few years.

[@Charlyky]

Cool brother at 3:00....my exact sentiment. Oh and Complex promoting H&M?

[@slyylopez8816]

I have some 850 dollar jeans I got a couple jeans that I looked at Why did I buy these expensive ass pants But don’t believe the hype I still shop at Marshall’s and Ross Nd stuff But I’ve bought expensive clothes before

[@porcagggy8335]

I have purchased my replica Gucci sweater at Floxtum, I am so happy with it, and I will get something more for sure, maybe even some present for my babe 😎❤️💯

[@ClintLundie]

This video reminded me... I don't own a pair of jeans. 😂😂

[@skrillahbeats001]

This video is pointless they buy the amiris for the designs on them

[@kmoecho]

try kmoclo.com for amiri jeans !

[@wb6804]

Complex really messaged me asking me to stop influencing others to dislike 🤣🤣

[@bezeir]

W B prove it

[@wb6804]

Bezeir whats your email?

[@bezeir]

W B just throw it on imgur

[@wb6804]

Bezeir bet give me an hour to figure this out. Never used it. Wish we could just post pics in comment section here .

[@conke7765]

Hour is almost over

[@chinolaflare8107]

I got jeans just like amiri and they was only 110 , wouldn’t do it if I was a millionaire

[@_Iamdmoney]

I’m never dropping a thousand on denim period. $100-200 is about it. I’m more a shoe person. I’d definitely drop a rack for a pair of shoes. Everybody had what they like.

[@pureidiocracy1636]

Im also more of a shoe person but you cant show off the shoes if you dont have the right denim cut, still it is dumb to spend 1k on jeans unless you want to stunt with a nice pair of shoes

[@coffeeguy5798]

Bro you can get Amiri thrashers for 450 if seriously recommend at least a try. I’m not much into fashion anymore but then amiris will forever be in my arsenal

[@lauren4500]

That’s even more dumb

[@GB00003]

yeah maybe not worth 1 band more but how can you mistake the denim/quality🤷🏽‍♂️

[@andresgurrusquieta1781]

If u have money n u like em n their comfortable on you get em I’ll say

[@getmorestacks]

2:25 thas what im talkin bout😭😭

[@Arylist]

These are the same people who sell jordans for 20k

[@afrosymphony8207]

Ahahahahahah speedy why you gotta play tony like that man, after homie put his reverse psychology swag on and shit looooooool the way speedy told him he was wrong made me die of laughter

[@ciddy206]

This segment is dope 💯💯💯

[@762r_Ontiktok_This_isnt_main]

LOL MY DUDE MIKE AMIRI HAVE DEM BETTER JEENS

[@codygameing4729]

A pair of Levi's is essentially equivalent to Amiri 😂 there's only a certain extent you can go in quality before your limits are reached. A hefty price tag is more or less a psychological play to make the consumer assume quality is superior as they associate price with quality

[@TamakkiScales]

Amiri*

[@junito1008]

If You can’t differentiate between a $14 and a $1K jean You have serious fashion taste Problems !!

[@hsl2208]

Shi I’m tryn get to the point where I could drop a g on some jeans n treat it like nun🤲🏽

[@stevenwilliam921]

mate, you can try kmoclo.com to find the designer jeans without breaking your bank! it's only $69 and exactly same as Amiri jeans,

[@SonofAsg30]

I got a pair of amiris and I promise they are the best jeans ever!

[@robert.m6755]

Nah scotch and soda stretch jeans are the best. 300$ and they’re really good. Also goes well with a lot of clothes since the design fits all. Can wear them with sneakers, suede desert boots, winter boots, yada yada

[@barneywright907]

Send me free shoes

[@yoelpachuco6875]

Gotta love H & M

[@Juggsito_sp]

Look at amiri now popular better and comfortable with great quality

[@yahshua4928]

“Fuck No, I don’t believe the hype” 😭 Realist nigga on Complex staff, don’t argue with me. 🙅🏽‍♂️

[@whoisjjcarr]

They must've made this before the H&M ad.

[@heat5701]

My guy from Delaware state university by way of Realidell 💪🏿

[@UnkleThobz]

The number of times he said "Future, Justin Bieber and most importantly A Boogie With The Hoodie!"

[@eddiegurrero98]

Nikey tech boyz

[@midfie1]

I had a choice between some Amiri and Balmain I chose Balmain

[@cia.0034]

@@Morebyslime amirvjeans look better

[@chroma6947]

CIA .00 balmains are dead

[@jeffreed5413]

On God they gave him the 14 dollar pair 😂

[@brentoncatfish4607]

Expensive clothing companies get a little bit of edge when they are able to prove how their clothes are worth more money, it's been done before with shoes, specifically when talking about the materials etc for example with: Sport shoes and sneakers lol as well as waterproof jackets but yeh.#Smart.#Business.

[@S63benji]

I’mma buy 20 pair of Amiri jeans goals 👌🏾 I will manifest

[@BF4PF]

Joe Hicks same

[@midfie1]

Sad, it's not even real high end.

[@S63benji]

O.G. John Doe bape supreme Jordan not high end

[@midfie1]

@@S63benji I know, who you think you talking to? Some kind of hypebeast? Please. I been wearing high end since 2005.

[@midfie1]

@@S63benji don't waste your money on Amiri it wont last, I'm surprised he ain't been sued by 10 different high end brands, but they're high end and I guess don't need the money.

[@ksonen23]

I only rock amiris and balmain best jeans ever and all mine cost 1400$+

[@Johnster7107]

There's a huge quality difference. Not saying it's worth it but of course the amiris are better. Especially the quality of the distressing makes a huge difference.

[@absolutedrip-6161]

The funny thing is the Amiri jeans are fake Lmaoaoa

[@kmoecho]

try kmoclo.com , bro ,they have the best amiri jeans!

[@Morebyslime]

Amiri jeans are 110% worth the $. People who say no obviously dont own them and just cant afford them. Just my two cents✌️

[@ItssTurf]

Kaayz905 facts they all just broke

[@gilfhunter42069]

trueeeee. I mean, me personally, I wouldn't buy these crazy Amiri jeans, but the more basic ones are so nice

[@midfie1]

I just don't think they're old enough for Gucci/LV/Balmain prices. You can get cheaper Jean's from these established Italian and Parisian houses. Made in Italythat lasted thetest of time.

[@damiengibson3090]

@@ItssTurf wouldn't say broke spending 1k on jeans is just stupid

[@damiengibson3090]

@@ItssTurf unless you got that type of money money

[@currencybeats]

Someone say aboogiewitdahoodie? Take my money lmao

[@Zeekdafreak989]

Speedy wears bugle boy jeans..

[@8deuce1tv-eh7zn]

The knockoffs are priced right

[@daniellekreviazuk]

"INNER CITY POOR PEOPLE DONT MIND BEING POOR...AS LONG AS THEY CAN LOOK RICH---

[@henkka3931]

Amiri has the only denim that really fits me good and looks great on me so had no other choice than spending a few racks...

[@dreamboy4211]

I doubt you’ve looked very hard then

[@optimusgrind7031]

And I boil my ramen noodles in Don perion as well as bathe in Moet Rose. You still use water !?!?! Hmmmmffff peasant.....

[@daydreamersvisuals6529]

H&M paid these guys to promote budget jeans that are comparable to what "BLACK INFLUENCER's" are rocking at a top tier budget... well played H&M... well played

[@sarenabanina]

I know this nigga is not wearing h&m jeans after what we just went through