How the flirty crewneck cardigan infiltrated menswear British GQ Split Crewneck Cardigan Tank Madewell 8+ Fashion Tips: Style a Cropped Crewneck Sweatshirt Super Crew Neck Cardigan. Born in 1980, Alexandre Mattiussi studied at Duperr fashion design school in Paris, specializing in menswear design. Formerly working for Dior, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Mattiussi wanted to do a collection that he could really afford and wear. The designer launched his own brand in 2011: AMI. The brands name is composed of his initials and the last letter of his name, translated meaning friend. It is a proposition of real clothes for a real man, explains the Mattiussi. Ami is positioned at an affordable price point while offering high quality and sophisticated designs. 90% wool 10% cashmere. Hand wash. Front button closure. Front tonal embroidered logo. Ribbed trim. Cropped fit. Midweight knit fabric. AMI WK13. FKC171. KN0071.