At 30, Miguel de la Rosa, known in the local entertainment industry as SpaceBoi The Stylist, already has three businesses under his belt.
He is a celebrity wardrobe stylist, has a digital marketing company under his SpaceBoi brand, is the creative director and fashion designer of DLR Clothing Co, and recently became the founder of Gaea Energy, a vegan, organic wellness company.
Taught to sew by his mother from an early age, de la Rosa naturally developed an interest in fashion.
He graduated from the University of the West Indies (UWI) in 2013 with a BSc in management studies and double minors in finance and marketing before earning an MBA in logistics and supply chain management from the Australian Institute of Business in 2018.
While at UWI, he “embarked on a new path of self-expression” through his appearance, wearing mostly his original or customised pieces. He not only discovered the “freeing spirit of fashion” but realised others tried to replicate his style.
Therefore, in February 2014, he followed his passion and launched his fashion line, DLR Clothing Co.
“DLR Clothing Co is a streetwear brand that specialises in ready-to-wear clothing. The brand’s watchwords are bold, urban and unique.
“As the creative director of DLR, my aim is to encourage local street wear enthusiasts to be free with their style choices and to be more adventurous when it comes to fashion.”
Since then, de la Rosa has launched six collections and designed custom pieces for celebrity clients.
As SpaceBoi The Stylist, he offers wardrobe styling, image consultation, custom costume/wardrobe conceptualisation/production and personal shopping services.
He has worked with public figures and celebrities including Education Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, Ro’dey The Entertainer, soca artistes Machel Montano, Nailah Blackman, Erphaan Alves, Nessa Preppy, Patrice Roberts, and Olatunji, Jamaican dancehall artiste Popcaan, American fashion model Irvin Randle, and more.
“I always knew that I was a natural creative but I just didn’t know which field I would have ventured into. When I stumbled upon fashion I found my getaway. I knew this is what I was meant to do. I can forget about all that’s happening around me and log into a world that’s truly feels like home. I also think I get to experience the best of both worlds as I am able to create custom pieces for my clients and also style it to perfection. The end result? Pure Magic!”
In his interaction with clients he encouraged them to drink more water and eat healthier so he doubted any of them would be surprised to learn he was involved in something to do with wellness.
“In 2020, when everything was at a standstill, the entertainment industry was not active. This is when I had to go internally and find my next passion, where I could channel my creativity and energy, and what I could do to keep me active and make an income. This is where the idea of Gaea Energy stemmed from.”
[caption id="attachment_918193" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The three newest flavours of Gaea Ener
