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Felipe 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. Whilst in Paris, Varela worked for a number of firms including Kenzo, Dior, Mugler, Lanvin, Tarlazzi and Torrente.
In January 1994 he arrived in Madrid, where he set up his own company, and two years later he made his first presentation at the Cibeles Fashion Show in the Spanish capital. His first Madrid store opened in 1998, situated at 30, José Ortega y Gasset Street.
The year 2000 saw the opening of 10 Felipe Varela boutiques in El Corte Inglés department stores. Since September that year his designs have also been available on the international market.
