Rafael Medina

Rafael Medina is co-founder of the Spanish mens fashion brand Scalpers, which he founded in 2007. Medina holds the title of XX Duke of Feria and XVII Marquis of Villalba, and is a member of one of Spain's most important aristocratic families. His career in fashion has been shaped by a privileged background, his mother, Naty Abascal, is a model icon from the 1960s and 1970s, and he grew up surrounded by influential fashion designers including Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, and Carolina Herrera.

Medina studied Business Administration at American University in Washington after schooling in England. He worked as a consultant in New York and then spent four years at Credit Suisse before founding Scalpers. In 2002, he returned to Europe to work as a Private Banker for a Swiss bank, during which time he began conceptualizing his own brand. By 2013, Scalpers had exceeded 10 million euros in revenue and operated thirteen stores.

Career History

• Private Banker, Swiss bank (2002)
• Consultant, New York
• Credit Suisse (4 years)
• Co-founder & Managing Director, Scalpers (2007–2014)
• Head of Mens Tailoring, Massimo Dutti / Inditex (2014–2020)
• Head of Curation, WOW (2020–present)

What Rafael Medina could bring to Scalpers: Given his documented trajectory, Medina's return to or continued involvement with Scalpers could leverage his proven ability to build a luxury menswear brand from inception, scale it profitably within seven years, and subsequently refine curation and strategic brand positioning. His established networks within Spanish aristocracy and the international fashion community, combined with his experience at Inditex and in luxury retail, position him to expand Scalpers' reach internationally and strengthen its positioning as a lifestyle brand beyond apparel.

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