Café Costume
Belgium
Café Costume is an Antwerp tailoring brand founded in 2006 that makes made-to-measure suits and shirts. It is led by Bruno Van Gils, who belongs to the third generation of the Van Gils tailoring family.
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Antwerp, Belgium |
| CEO and art director | Bruno Van Gils |
| Model | Made-to-measure tailoring |
What is Café Costume?
Café Costume is a Belgian tailoring brand headquartered in Antwerp. A Business in Antwerp article states that it was founded in 2006. Bruno Van Gils is CEO and art director and belongs to the third generation of the Van Gils tailoring family.
Products and positioning
The brand describes itself as tailoring à la carte and does not sell suits or shirts off the rack. Its work includes made-to-measure suits and shirts, as well as costumes for performers, and artistic linings printed with works by the artist Sammy Slabbinck. The article describes the company as operating in a niche market.
Recent coverage
Belgian media report that Café Costume dressed Team Belgium for the 2024 Olympic Games and that it launched a first women's collection, reported by Elle Belgium. The brand also dresses the football club RSC Anderlecht, according to the club's own news page.
Why it matters
Café Costume combines a family tailoring heritage with a made-to-order model and visible partnerships with sport and the arts, which makes it a notable independent name in Belgian menswear.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Café Costume from?
Café Costume is a Belgian brand headquartered in Antwerp.
What does Café Costume sell?
Café Costume sells made-to-measure suits and shirts, and has also launched a women's collection.