Ami de Cœur Jumpers and Cardigans: The Complete Guide
If AMI Paris had to be summed up in a single category of clothing, it would be knitwear. Ami de Cœur crewneck jumpers, roll-necks and cardigans are the brand's best-selling and most sought-after pieces — both in store and pre-owned. Here is the complete guide to finding your way around them: models, materials, choosing your size, style and care.
Why knitwear is the heart of AMI Paris
From the brand's earliest days, Alexandre Mattiussi made the jumper a central piece of his 'friend's' wardrobe: simple, warm, easy to live with — we tell the story of this philosophy in the history of AMI Paris. The arrival of the Ami de Cœur logo embroidered on the chest transformed this basic into a signature piece, instantly identifiable and yet understated.
It is this rare equation — a strong logo on a timeless piece — that explains why AMI knitwear moves through the seasons without going out of fashion and retains strong resale value.
The key AMI knitwear models
The Ami de Cœur crewneck jumper
The absolute classic. A straight, slightly loose cut, gently dropped shoulders, ribbing at the cuffs and waist, and a red heart embroidered on the chest. It comes in a wide palette: neutral colourways (black, navy, grey, cream) are the most versatile and the most in demand pre-owned, while bright colourways (red, green, lilac) add a playful touch.
The roll-neck jumper
Same spirit, winter version. The AMI roll-neck can be worn on its own just as well as under a coat or a tailored jacket — it is the piece for Parisian chic in cold weather.
The Ami de Cœur cardigan
Buttoned or zipped, the cardigan has become one of the brand's most desirable pieces in recent seasons, worn open over a T-shirt or buttoned up like a jumper. Its slightly boxy cut makes it an ideal layering piece.
Oversized jumpers and special editions
Some seasons bring unapologetically oversized versions, jacquards, stripes or oversized logos. These bolder pieces appeal to lovers of assertive style and can become sought after pre-owned once they are no longer produced.
Materials: what you are really buying
AMI knitwear comes mainly in three families. Wool (often merino): soft and thermoregulating, it is the material of most of the jumpers — an excellent balance of quality and durability. Cashmere: lighter and warmer, positioned at the top of the range. Cotton: for transitional-season and summer pieces, with a crisper drape.
To the touch, authentic AMI knitwear is dense and even, with real weight in the hand — a decisive criterion for spotting copies, detailed in our guide to recognising a genuine AMI Paris piece.
Which size should you choose?
AMI knitwear runs true to size but is deliberately cut loose. The simple rule: your usual size for the relaxed look the brand intends, one size down for a more fitted effect. As the pieces are largely unisex, women generally go down one to two sizes. All the category-by-category details are in our AMI Paris size guide.
For pre-owned pieces, the most reliable reflex is still the flat measurement: at NB08, the exact length and width of each piece appear on the product page — compare them with a jumper whose fit suits you.
How to wear it: three formulas that work
The crewneck jumper over a white shirt with the collar showing: the quintessential AMI look, perfect at the office and at the weekend. The roll-neck under a long coat or a suit jacket: a Parisian winter silhouette, understated and effective. The cardigan worn open over a white T-shirt with straight-leg jeans: controlled nonchalance, ideal for the transitional seasons.
The red heart is enough of a signature: there is no need to pile up logos in the same outfit. To go further — looks by occasion, mistakes to avoid, advice for women — see our guide how to wear AMI Paris every day.
Caring for your AMI knitwear
For wool and cashmere: hand wash or a cold wool cycle with a suitable detergent, a very gentle spin, and dry flat on a towel — never on a hanger, as the piece would lose its shape. Store jumpers folded, and remove any pilling with a wool comb. The full method is in our guide to caring for an AMI Paris jumper. Well looked after, AMI knitwear lasts for years — and resells very well.
Pre-owned AMI knitwear: the best pleasure-to-price ratio
A new Ami de Cœur jumper generally costs between €250 and €400, a cardigan more. Pre-owned and authenticated, the same piece in very good condition can be found at a substantial discount — all the details are in our guide Pre-owned AMI Paris: Why and How to Buy.
Every AMI Paris piece in our selection is checked and authenticated in the boutique through our authentication process (embroidery, labels, material, finishing) and displayed with its original retail price for comparison. Find the jumpers, cardigans and roll-necks available in our AMI Paris collection, in stock in Ajaccio and shipped throughout France.
