Elvis Pompilio
Elvis Pompilio is a Belgian hat designer and label based in Brussels. The designer, born in Liege in 1961, entered business in 1987 with a workshop producing hats for fashion shows.
| Founded | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Elvis Pompilio |
| Base | Brussels, Belgium |
| Speciality | Hats |
| First store | Central Brussels, 1990 |
| Website | elvispompilio.com |
What is Elvis Pompilio?
Elvis Pompilio is a Belgian fashion designer who specialises in hats, and the name of his label. He was born in 1961 in Liege to a family of Italian origin.
History
He entered business in 1987 with a workshop in Brussels that produced designs for fashion shows by Dior and Valentino. In 1990 he opened a retail store in central Brussels, followed by a store in Antwerp and branches in Paris and London.
Products and positioning
The label is centred on millinery, with hats positioned as designer accessories. Its early work for runway shows established its reputation in the fashion industry.
Distribution
Alongside its own stores in Belgium, Paris and London, the designs are sold in the United States and Japan.
Why it matters
Elvis Pompilio is one of the best-known Belgian names in millinery, linking the craft of hat making to the Brussels fashion scene and to international couture houses.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Elvis Pompilio from?
Elvis Pompilio is a Belgian designer and label, with a workshop in Brussels.
What does Elvis Pompilio make?
The label specialises in hats.