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Meet Manuel A. Mendez, the Dominican Stylist Behind Blue Ivy’s Looks

Lead Photo: Solange Knowles, hip hop artist Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy Carter during The 59th GRAMMY Awards. Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS
Solange Knowles, hip hop artist Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy Carter during The 59th GRAMMY Awards. Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS
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Whether she’s bidding $19,000 on art or sitting in between parents Beyonce and Jay Z at the Grammys, Blue Ivy Carter is certainly out here looking like the most stylish 6-year-old. And that’s at least partly because of her stylist, Manuel A. Méndez.

Women’s Wear Daily has confirmed that Manuel is Blue’s stylist and personal shopper. Though we don’t have any insight on any of the specifics of the job (or even how he landed the job), we do know that the Dominican model’s Instagram account is filled with images of the outfits Rumi and Sir Carter’s big sister has worn. In these snapshots, Manuel – who has worked for Parkwood since 2009 – often shares the designers and brands that have made their way into Blue’s closet, including Billie Blush, Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana.

Check out a few of the outfits he’s styled before – and yes, it’s OK to want a 6-year-old’s closet.

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#kidstyles Manú Man XOXO.

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#kidstyles #guccikids Manú

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#kidsstyle #kidsfashion Manú

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