AMI PARIS X TOM DALEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ASSOCIATION KALEIDOSCOPE TRUST
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Start of the Online Only auction on June 4 at 10 am, end of the auction on June 14 at 8 pm
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To celebrate Pride month, Ami is partnering with Olympic champion Tom Daley. The British Olympic champion has knitted a unique "Rainbow Ami de Coeur" sweater in a blend of alpaca and merino wool with his Ami de Coeur logo hand-embroidered.
In celebration of Pride Month, Ami joins forces with Olympic champion Tom Daley to create one exclusive knitted sweater. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the British charity Kaleidoscope Trust.
The British Olympic champion has knitted one Ami de Coeur Rainbow Jumper, a staple pride piece for the wardrobe, with a hand embroidered Ami de Coeur logo, in an alpaca and merino wool blend.
About Ami
Born in 1980, Alexandre Mattiussi studied at the Duperré school. After formative experiences in several fashion houses - leading him to travel between Paris, Milan and New York, the designer decided in 2011 to launch his own brand: AMI. Founded in Paris and inspired by the city ever since, AMI offers an elegant and complete wardrobe for men and women. Its name plays with the initials of Alexandre Mattiussi. With its authentic and friendly approach, the house captures the particular essence of a Parisian nonchalance that blurs the boundaries between chic and casual.
About Tom Daley
Tom Daley is the most successful British diver of all time. He won his first gold medal at the age of 13 and went on to represent the British team at the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. In Tokyo, as fans cheered his gold and bronze medals, images of Tom knitting by the pool drew worldwide attention. Dubbed the "Tom Daley Effect," his love of craft has brought knitting into the mainstream and in 2021 Tom launched his own knitting line, Made With Love. He is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Coming Up for Air, a three-time winner of the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award, and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights worldwide.
About Kaleidoscope Trust
Kaleidoscope Trust is a UK-based charity, established in 2011, dedicated to fighting for the human rights of LGBT+ people in the Commonwealth. It funds, fights for and empowers those who champion the human rights of LGBT+ people by working with governments, change-makers and civil society organisations to bring about meaningful and lasting change in the lives of LGBT+ people around the world.
About Ami
Born in 1980, Alexandre Mattiussi studied at Duperré fashion design school in Paris.
After formative experiences in several fashion houses - travelling between Paris, Milan and New York - the designer decided in 2011 to launch his own brand: AMI.
Created in Paris and inspired by this city ever since, AMI offers stylish and comprehensive wardrobes for men and women, blurring the boundaries between casual and chic.
The name AMI, the French word for friend, plays with the initials of Alexandre Mattiussi. AMI captures a particular type of the French capital's nonchalance, one that is relaxed, authentic and friendly.
About Tom Daley
Tom Daley is the most decorated British diver of all time. He won his first diving gold at the age of 13 and went on to represent Team GB at the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. In Tokyo, while fans applauded his gold and bronze medal wins, images of Tom knitting poolside also garnered global attention. Dubbed the 'Tom Daley effect,' his love for the craft has helped knitting hit the mainstream and in 2021, Tom launched his own knitting line, Made With Love. Author of the Sunday Times bestselling Coming Up for Air, three-time BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year winner and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights across the world.
About Kaleidoscope Trust
Kaleidoscope Trust is a UK-based charity established in 2011, focused on fighting for the human rights of LGBT+ people across the Commonwealth. They fund, fight for and empower those upholding the human rights of LGBT+ people by working with governments, change-makers and civil society organizations to effect meaningful and lasting change in the lives of LGBT+ people everywhere.
