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Designer Alexandre Mattiussi launched his proprietary line, Ami, to
offer men wearable clothes at affordable prices. After honing his skills at Givenchy, Dior and Marc Jacobs, Mattiussi, 34, went
out on his own in 2011. The name Ami, a play on the letters in Mattiussi’s name,
also means friend in his native French, and that’s exactly whom he intends
to dress—young men much like himself, with style dictated not by trends but by
their own sensibilities. His work has been recognized by the prestigious Andam
association, which awarded him its top prize in 2013 along with $334,000. Ami
features everything from the casual—ribbed henleys and colorful trainers—to
the formal, such as topcoats in neutral hues and wool trousers. Carried
in high-end retailers and Mattiussi’s two Parisian boutiques, Ami has friends of
its own in the editors, store buyers and customers who await Mattiussi’s new
collections each season. •
ALEXANDRE MATTIUSSI
AMI
4. What’s the best new store in your hometown? The Ami store, which just opened on Rue de Grenelle.
5. What are your favorite shoes?The pair of J.M. Weston black leather boots that I just ordered.
6. Do you have a fashion icon?Yes; the French actor Louis Garrel [shown in 2003’s The Dreamers].
7. Where’s the best place to eat in Paris?My cousin Audrey’s restaurant, Au Passage, on Passage Saint-Sébastien.
1. What are your go-to grooming products?Dr. Hauschka facial cream [far left] and Crest toothpaste [below].
2. What’s the best hotel you’ve ever visited? The Beldi Country Club in Marrakech.
3. What do you always eat when traveling? French bread and Italian coffee.
8. What’s your latest investment piece? I recently purchased a Vespa (my last one was stolen). It’s my favorite way to navigate the streets of Paris.
9. What is your favorite travel destination? The Spanish island of Formentera. When I travel, I look for a nice sunset spot for my friends and me to have a drink and listen to good music.
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