Behind the Seams With Four Year Old Alonso Mateo
/We’re not really sure if the world is ready for Alonso Mateo, our resident kidswear expert. But we’re willing to find out. At first glance, one word comes to your head: swag. This kid’s got it. We have to admit, this dapper little dude dresses better than about 98.8% of our male friends (Sorry guys), and he’s only four years old no less.
As luck would have it, Mateo spent some time last week schooling us his latest wardrobe obsessions. We asked the Monterrey-born-slash-Laguna-Beach-raised tot to help us pick out the coolest kidswear garments in the game – fierce combat boots, dapper bow ties, flower pins, and vintage sunglasses all made the top of his list!
We first came across Alonso Mateo on Instagram, his mother, Luisa, posts photographs of him, as mothers often do, but with Mateo's streetwise style and insanely sweet cheeks, he instantly became a Knstrct favorite. At just four years old, Alonso Mateo is well traveled and cultured, with the passport reminiscent of a rockstar. He says he finds inspiration for his style in the paintings of René Magritte, "the singer from the group, Fun, in the ‘We Are Young’ music video" (Nate Ruess – for those of you who aren’t a hip as Alonso), and from his father. (Quite the trifecta!) But it is his mother - who is equally eclectic - that shops with Mateo and helps him coordinate his daily ensembles. Luisa explained that she first noticed Mateo’s interest in style when she "would put a scarf or a beanie on him and he wouldn't mind. After a while...When he was 3 almost 4...He started asking me for bowties and suits!" ??When Alonso Mateo isn't helping us pick out cool garments and accessories for kids, you can find him shredding on the soccer field, catching waves at his favorite surf spot, or hanging out with his ginormous great dane, Hendrix, on the beautiful California coast. Check out his favorite fall get-ups below and follow him on Instagram (@luisafere) to watch the little guy’s style evolve.
Grey pea coat from Crewcuts | Sweater from Little Marc Jacobs | Dress Shirt from American Apparel | Bowtie from Nordstrom | Sunglasses from Dior | Jeans from Earnest Sewn | Boots from All Saints
Bomber Jacket from Opening Ceremony Kids |Button-up Shirt from Dior | Sunglasses by Dior
LOVE sweatshirt from ACNE Miniature | Light blue collar shirt from American Apparel | Flower pin by Lanvin | Pants were tailor made in Mexico | Hightop sneakers by Gucci | Sunglasses by Ray-Ban Jr.
Leather jacket by All Saints | T-shirt by Homespun for Crewcuts | Harem camo pants were tailor made in Mexico | Boots by All Saints | Sunglasses by Gucci | Necklace by KumKum Kasta
Cream shorts, shirt & blazer all by Crewcuts | Pocket square from Paul Smith | Sunglasses from Ray-Ban Jr. | Shoes by Gucci
Shirt by Dior | Black jacket was tailor made in Mexico | Pocket square by Tom Ford | Belt from Gucci | Jeans by Diesel | Boots by All Saints | Sunglasses are vintage from Gentlemen's Breakfast store in Laguna Beach
Sweater by Bonpoint | T-shirt from Prefresh | Dark jeans by Diesel | Boots from All Saints | Belt by Gucci | Sunglasses from Crewcuts
Leather jacket by Gucci | Jeans from Joe's Jeans | T-shirt "ya gotta wanna" by Scotch Shrunk | Sunglasses from Ray-Ban Jr. | Alonso Mateo's dog Hendrix
T-Shirt & pants from Duke of London | Boots by All Saints | Sunglasses from Ray-Ban Jr. | Jacket in hand by Brin D' Herbe | Bracelets & necklace by Mexican jewelry designer KumKum Kasta
Pants were tailor made in Mexico | T-shirt from Bonpoint | Scarf from Crewcuts | Shoes by Gucci
Leather jacket by All Saints | T-shirt from Homespun for Crewcuts | Harem Camo pants were tailor made in Mexico | Boots by All Saints | Sunglasses from Gucci | Necklace from KumKum Kasta
Off to School: Jacket from Moncler | T-Shirt by Scotch Shrunk | Pants from Bonpoint | Sneakers from Bensimon | Lunchbox by Gap Kids
Pants from Crewcuts | Shirt by Liho | Bowtie from Mimi Fong | Belt by Gucci
This fashion brainchild extends his talents to the sea, as he holds his mom Luisa's hand before a surf sesh.