Elvis Pompilio
| Elvis Pompilio | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1961 Liège |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
Elvis Pompilio (born 1961) is a Belgian fashion designer who specialises in hats. He was born in Liège to a family of Italian origin.
Pompilio entered business in 1987, with a workshop in Brussels where he produced designs for use in fashion shows by marques such as Dior and Valentino. In 1990, he opened a retail store in central Brussels. He later opened a store in Antwerp, followed by branches in Paris and London. His designs are sold in the United States and Japan.
Pompilio was a nominee on the RTBF show Le plus grand Belge (The Greatest Belgian) in 2005, finishing in 84th place.
Further reading
- (French) Wauters, Laurence, Elvis Pompilio: Contrastes et Créations. Éditions Luc Pire, 2004.
- (French) Witkowska, Barbara & Brandajs, Laurent, Stylistes chez eux. Éditions Racine, 2006.
External links
- Interview with Elvis Pompilio by Laurent Depré, La Derniere Heure, 25 March 2002
- Company website
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