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About Dolores Cortés
Dolores Cortés is the continuation of a family tradition of more than seventy years in the design and manufacture of women's swimwear, which dates back to a time before the existence of the current elastic fabrics, when the designer's mother, Dolores Cortés, designed these garments by hand in the 50s.
Picking up this tradition, Dolores Font Cortés began designing swimwear collections in the 1980s. The models are produced in her own workshop, adopting the name Dolores Cortés as the signature of her creations, in homage to her mother. Thus began a new stage, with the aim of assimilating the concept of fashion to the technical requirements of the product, creating innovative collections in which the swimsuit is a trend product.
After participating in various international fairs, Dolores Cortés began her career in the world of catwalks in 1999 at the Pasarela del Carmen (Valencia), and debuted at the Pasarela Gaudí in Barcelona with her swimwear collection for the summer of 2002. In 2007 she began her participation in the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid uninterruptedly until today. In 2008 she was invited to participate in the Gran Canaria Moda Cálida catwalk and in 2010, she also presented her collections at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami.
In 2012 the designer made the swimsuits for the National Synchronized Swimming Team, for the London Olympics.
In 2017 the company Dolores Font Cortés S.A was awarded the National Award for Small and Medium Enterprises in the Fashion Industry, presented by Her Majesty Queen Doña Letizia.
In 2021 the firm is in charge of the realization of the uniforms for the SO/Sotogrande Resort in Sotogrande belonging to the Anccor group.
Currently, Dolores Cortés creations are present in the national and international market through department stores and own stores.
Collection lines
Drawing inspiration from the cultural and visual richness of Ndebele art from southern Africa, the new swimwear collection reinterprets its aesthetic codes with a contemporary and sophisticated look. This catwalk proposal fuses the graphic legacy of a vibrant culture with a modern silhouette, redefining handcrafted luxury in the world of swimwear.
The collection’s essence lies in the strength of its prints: swimwear with carefully positioned maxi patterns that evoke the characteristic geometric patterns of Ndebele wall paintings. Each garment is conceived as a canvas where shapes expand and interact with the body to create visually striking compositions full of movement and personality. The designs play with symmetry, scale, and chromatic contrast, reinterpreting traditional African colour palettes in a range oscillating between vibrant tones and metallic hues.
The pieces are elevated to a new level of sophistication with the addition of Lurex finishes, which give them a luminous and sensual feel. With every movement, the fabric catches the light, creating subtle reflections that bring to mind the glisten of sunlight on water. These details add a touch of glamour without compromising the collection’s artisanal essence.
One of the most striking elements is the hand-embroidered organic motifs, inspired by nature and by traditional symbols of protection and fertility that are part of the Ndebele imagination. These embroideries, applied with great delicacy, add texture and depth, as well as an emotional component that connects the garment to an ancestral tradition.
As for the colour scheme, it features earthy pigments and neutral tones. There is a predominance of terracotta shades with triads of ivory, black and leaf green, which contrast with saturated shades of vibrant colours, predominantly indigo blue.
This collection is more than just a swimwear line; it is an aesthetic and cultural statement. It is a tribute to feminine creativity, African heritage, and the power of design as a means of expression. It’s a runway that celebrates art, the body, and the spirit of transformation.