A sharply dressed teenager who became an internet sensation after being photographed at the scene of the shocking Louvre crown jewels heist has been identified as 15-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux. The young man, wearing a three-piece suit and perfectly tilted fedora, caught the world's attention when he appeared in news coverage of the daylight robbery that saw thieves make off with €88 million ($102 million) worth of historic French crown jewels on October 19.

Pedro, who lives in Rambouillet about 30 miles southwest of Paris, discovered his newfound fame when a friend showed him a TikTok video featuring his photograph. The video quickly went viral, accumulating nearly 6 million views as social media users speculated about the identity of the mysteriously well-dressed figure at the crime scene. "In the moment, it was, like, very funny," Pedro told CNN during an interview at his family home. "And we went back to the Louvre to see the reaction of the people. People maybe recognized me, but I'm not sure."

The teenager had planned to spend that October day visiting the famous museum with his mother and grandfather. When the trio arrived to find the museum closed due to the heist, Pedro was unknowingly photographed by an Associated Press journalist who was documenting the crime scene. What many online commentators interpreted as a detective's outfit is actually Pedro's everyday style, reflecting his deep passion for 20th-century history and fashion.

"For me, it's important to dress classic. And I like to dress like that because I love history, especially the 20th century," Pedro explained. The young history enthusiast has been embracing 1940s-era fashion for almost a year, a style choice that began when he dressed as Jean Moulin, a hero of the French Resistance during World War II, for carnival celebrations. During the festive period celebrated in many countries before Lent, Pedro discovered the powerful impact his vintage look had on others.

His mother, Félicité Garzon Delvaux, observed the transformation in how people responded to her son's distinctive style. "He realized the effect he had on other people," she explained. "Everyone looked impressed. Okay, something is happening there." Since that carnival experience, Pedro has adopted the vintage aesthetic everywhere, including at school, setting him apart from classmates who typically wear more casual attire.

Unlike many teenagers his age, Pedro doesn't own sweatpants, though he admits to occasionally reaching for cargo pants. His commitment to classic style runs deep, with good taste being a long-standing topic of discussion in the Garzon Delvaux household. Pedro's mother grew up in Chartres, about 50 miles southwest of Paris, in what she describes as a museum-like environment with an art curator for a mother and a prolific French storyteller for a father.

The family's current home in Rambouillet reflects this artistic heritage, with paintings, antiques, and collectibles lining the walls and shelves in a manner reminiscent of a carefully curated exhibition. "The beauty of things is always very important in our family," Félicité affirmed. Due to her husband's career as a diplomat, the family has moved frequently, living in England, Spain, Bangladesh, and eastern France before returning to Rambouillet four years ago.

Pedro's most striking fashion pieces have been gathered from around the world during these international moves. His vintage Soviet watch, for example, was purchased from an antique store in Calcutta and carefully repaired using parts he sourced from Bulgaria with his father's help. His first tailored suit was commissioned when he was just 12 years old during the family's year-long stay in Bangladesh, demonstrating his early commitment to sophisticated dressing.

When asked about his future aspirations, Pedro expressed interest in following in the footsteps of his father and paternal grandfather by pursuing diplomacy, or perhaps joining the military. The young man candidly admitted that the appeal of uniforms might have something to do with these career considerations, reflecting his continued fascination with formal, structured attire.

Despite his carefully cultivated vintage appearance and mature fashion sensibilities, Pedro remains very much a teenager of his generation. When asked whether his friends at school appreciate his distinctive style choices, he responded with characteristic youthful confidence: "Yeah, I think I have a lot of aura." His story has captured international attention not just for the coincidental timing of his museum visit, but for his commitment to personal style and historical appreciation at such a young age.

The incident has highlighted how a single photograph can transform an ordinary museum visit into an extraordinary moment of internet fame, while also showcasing the timeless appeal of classic menswear and the confidence that comes with developing one's own distinctive personal style.