'Fedora man' from Louvre heist photo unmasked; who is he
What's the story
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has been thrust into the global spotlight ever since a photograph of him outside the Louvre, Paris, on the day of a crown jewels heist went viral. The Associated Press image, which was intended to capture a crime scene, shows three police officers leaning on a silver car blocking an entrance to the museum. A lone figure in a three-piece outfit, Pedro, walks past, giving off an air of film noir in this modern-day manhunt.
Viral sensation
Pedro's identity
The internet quickly dubbed him "fedora man," speculating he was an old-school detective or even an AI creation. Even relatives and friends were skeptical until they recognized his mother in the background of the photo. The truth is simple: Pedro was visiting the Louvre with his mother and grandfather when they stumbled upon the scene. He said, "We wanted to go to the Louvre, but it was closed."
Fashion influence
Pedro's fashion choices
Pedro's dapper look isn't a costume but his everyday attire, inspired by 20th-century history and black-and-white images of statesmen and detectives. "I like to be chic," he said, adding that he wears the fedora only on weekends, holidays, and museum visits. His mother, Felicite Garzon Delvaux, a curator's daughter, regularly takes him to exhibits. She said art is a vital part of life: "Art and museums are living spaces."
Fame reaction
Waiting for film offers
After the photo went viral, Pedro said he was surprised to learn he had become a star overnight. He was quoted as saying by The Guardian, "I was astonished that just with one photo you can become viral in a few days. Then journalists came, and I told them my age. They were extremely surprised." He stayed silent for several days before switching his Instagram to public. Now, he joked he's "waiting for people to contact me for films."