I grew up in Spain, spending all my summers in the Mediterranean where days felt endless, sun-warmed, and always close to the sea. The living was simple and deeply connected to the moment.

In my mid-20s, I moved to New York City, where I worked in advertising and fashion. It quickly became one of my favorite cities in the world, there is nothing like New York: the energy, the people, and the constant mix of cultures that makes it such a unique and inspiring place.

But even then, I was always searching for that feeling I grew up with a sense of ease, warmth, and freedom.

Whenever I could, I escaped to South America, drawn by its color, its rawness, and its deep-rooted craftsmanship. It was during these travels that I discovered a different kind of sandal  handmade, intricate, and unlike anything I had worn before. There was something imperfect, human, and deeply beautiful about them. They felt alive.

They didn’t remind me of the Mediterranean I knew and yet, somehow, they brought me back to it. That contrast stayed with me.

Marea New York was born from that intersection  between the Mediterranean and the places that inspired me beyond it. Between a refined, effortless aesthetic and the authenticity of handmade craft. Between a slower past and a more intentional future.

Each piece is designed to carry that feeling: of movement, of summer, of something personal. Made to be worn from beach to city, from one place to another, collecting stories along the way.

Marea is not just about where you are but how you feel when you’re there.

ABOUT MAREA NEW YORK

Marea New York is a modern footwear brand shaped by a dialogue between craftsmanship, simplicity, and a Mediterranean sensibility.

Designed between New York and Barcelona and handcrafted in Peru by women artisans, each piece reflects a considered approach to design — where material, form, and process are equally valued.

We work with small-scale makers and family-run workshops, prioritizing quality materials and traditional techniques that preserve the integrity of each product.

Our pieces are designed to age beautifully, evolving with wear and becoming more personal over time.