In the world of luxury fashion and high-end design, few names have made as bold an impact as Federico Uribe in recent years. As the creative force behind 209 Mare, the Monaco-based brand that revolutionized resort wear, and now Lepadel, a luxury lifestyle brand for the padel segment, Uribe’s influence extends beyond clothing. His impeccable taste, keen eye for aesthetics, and ability to shape trends rather than follow them have cemented his reputation as a visionary designer. Since his early days, his mother Sonia Weil, who runs an important textile and manufacturing company in Colombia, who supplies the likes of Adidas and Victoria’s Secret, was able to introduce him to the world of fashion and understanding fabrics and materials. It is thanks to her and the family business that Federico was able to grow up understanding fashion and its materials as well as he does. You could say it is in his DNA.
209 Mare: The Birth of a Luxury Icon
Uribe first made waves with 209 Mare, a brand that redefined beach and resort wear by introducing the now-iconic terry towel blazer. This fusion of classic tailoring with practical luxury quickly became a status symbol among the jet-setting elite, blending effortless style with functionality. The brand’s refined yet bold approach disrupted the traditional notions of vacation wear, making its mark on yachts, private beach clubs, and exclusive resorts from Monaco to Miami. With Uribe at the creative helm, 209 Mare became synonymous with contemporary elegance, setting new standards for men’s luxury fashion.
Lepadel: The Ralph Lauren of Padel
Now, Uribe has set his sights on a new frontier: the fast-growing sport of padel. Partnering with serial entrepreneur Zak Longo, a long time close friend of Federico and Hours founder and CEO Roman Hessary, Uribe has built and designed Lepadel, a brand that aspires to be the Ralph Lauren of the sport. Marrying old-money aesthetics with cutting-edge technical fabrics, Lepadel brings an air of timeless sophistication to padel, a sport beloved by tastemakers and high-net-worth individuals.
The brand represents more than just apparel; it embodies a lifestyle—one that blends elegance with performance, tradition with modernity. Uribe’s designs for Lepadel reflect his signature attention to detail, ensuring that each piece not only looks impeccable but also performs at the highest level. The anticipation surrounding the brand’s launch speaks volumes, as the market has been eager for a label that merges sport and luxury with authenticity.
Beyond Fashion: A Designer’s Eye for Timeless Beauty
While Uribe’s influence in fashion is undeniable, his creative expertise extends well beyond clothing. His design portfolio includes luxury homes, swimming pools, and gardens across multiple continents, each reflecting his deep appreciation for timeless aesthetics and refined craftsmanship. His ability to create spaces that exude elegance and harmony has further solidified his reputation as a tastemaker across industries.
What sets Uribe apart is not just his talent but his ability to shape the cultural conversation around luxury. Rather than chasing fleeting trends, he creates them—setting new benchmarks for style and sophistication. Whether in fashion, sports, or lifestyle, his work resonates with those who appreciate the finer things in life.
As Lepadel makes its highly anticipated debut, Federico Uribe once again proves that true luxury is not just about what you wear—it’s about how you live. And for those who move in the world of understated opulence, Uribe remains a name to watch.
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