Amo & Bretti
Designing knitwear is in Amy Krofchick's blood . Krofchick, co-founder of Amo & Bretti, is a third-generation knitter and a member of a family of tailors. So it is no surprise that she has taken up a career in fashion and kept the business a family affair with her husband, Brett Perkins. Krofchick and Perkins grew up in Toronto wearing chunky-knit sweaters and sheepskin-lined jackets. Now the couple takes advantage of the moderate Los Angeles climate, designing knitwear to suit a lifestyle that's not confined to freezing temperatures.
"We're trying to shy away from the 'sweater'", said Perkins, pointing out their asymmetrical collars and hems, form-fitting styles, and fashion forward shapes that are nothing like bulky winter wear.
Some of Amo & Bretti's designs are far from the traditional sweater, composed of a body and two sleeves. A lambswool and angora cable-knit sweater with fringe trim. Sweaters in more traditional shapes have added details to make them special, including panels knit in opposite directions, reverse-knit stitching, and diagonal seams.
"We think are pieces are classic, timeless and limitless." Krofchick said. "We're not trying to create trends; we're trying to create beautiful pieces in your wardrobe that you can always go back to and trust."
