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Felipe Varela is a Spanish fashion designer.

Early Career

Varela studied design and pattern design at Esmod College in Paris. He went on to study haute couture and textiles at the I.F.M., where he was awarded the Oscar for Young Designer.

As a student in Paris, Varela worked for international couture houses Kenzo, Dior, Thierry Mugler, Lanvin, Angelo Tarlazzi and Torrente.

Felipe Varela Brand

In January 1994 he arrived in Madrid, where he set up his eponymous Felipe Varela brand.

In 1996, he started showing at the Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. In 1998 he opened his first Madrid store, at 30, José Ortega y Gasset Street.

In 2000 he opened a chain of Felipe Varela boutiques in El Corte Inglés department stores.

In 2016 as a part of the 20th anniversary of the brand, Felipe Varela made a comeback to Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week with a collection called Crystal Army.

Launching as a part of this anniversary a new brand called VARELA, maintaining all the key aspects of