The Stylish Alonso Mateo is and Adorable Instagram Sensation
Alexandra Serrano — July 5, 2013 — Life-Stages
Social media acts as a virtual pedestal for sartorial excellence; among the stylish crowd, Instagrammer Alonso Mateo stands out not only for his impeccable style, but also for his tender age of five.
The adorable child boasts a following on the photo-based social network of over 130,000. Perhaps his eye for swagger is inherited from his mother, freelance stylist Luisa Fernanda Espinosa. Yet the most startling revelation is that his perfectly tailored custom-made designer pieces paired with aviator shades are the result of Alonso’s own taste.
“I’ll help him coordinate outfits so that they make sense, but mostly it’s him,” his mother tells The Cut blog. Alonso Mateo is a little darling with an eye for impeccable style: a sure fashion icon for children and adults alike.
The adorable child boasts a following on the photo-based social network of over 130,000. Perhaps his eye for swagger is inherited from his mother, freelance stylist Luisa Fernanda Espinosa. Yet the most startling revelation is that his perfectly tailored custom-made designer pieces paired with aviator shades are the result of Alonso’s own taste.
“I’ll help him coordinate outfits so that they make sense, but mostly it’s him,” his mother tells The Cut blog. Alonso Mateo is a little darling with an eye for impeccable style: a sure fashion icon for children and adults alike.
Trend Themes
1. Child Influencer Wave - As children gain significant followings due to social media, businesses could seek out child influencers to promote their products.
2. Designer Clothing for Children - More designers could branch out and create designer peices for children as they gain more influence on social media.
3. Personalized Children's Clothing Lines - To cater to the growing trend of children dressing stylishly, businesses could offer lines of personalized clothing for children to get in on the trend.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - As an influencer in fashion, more businesses should engage with child prodigies like Alonso Mateo to capitalize on this market.
2. Social Media - Social media's increasing influence on fashion highlights the need for more businesses in the industry to actively participate on platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.
3. Retail - With the push for more designer and personalized children's clothing offerings, businesses in retail should consider adding these lines to their inventory to stay competitive.
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