In three years, Elvis Pompilio will celebrate his 40th career. Probably without fanfare, as he has chosen to live for around fifteen years. The career of the 61-year-old Belgian milliner is enough to make the biggest names in couture pale in comparison.
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Deputy Head of the Culture Department
About Julie HuonPublished on 11/18/2024 at 5:54 p.m.
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Ithe Blondie, Madonna, Sharon Stone, Amélie Nothomb (yes, that legendary hat is him), Axelle Red, Harrison Ford, Mickey Rourke and hundreds of other stars around the world. The Liège designer, active in fashion since the opening of his first boutique in 1987, has also collaborated with the biggest houses, such as Chanel, Dior, Valentino, Ann Demeulemeester and Thierry Mugler.
If Elvis Pompilio seems more discreet to you in recent years, it's just an impression. He didn't stop. Where is he? What is he doing? This Friday, November 22 at 9 p.m., he will present around forty new models for fall-winter 2024/2025 at the Barsey by Warwick hotel, avenue Louise in Brussels.
Yes, pure creation suffers, craftsmanship suffers. But I remain convinced that as long as there is a proposition, there are buyers
Are you ready for Friday?
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