Dolores Cortés
Dolores Cortés is a Spanish swimwear brand founded in 1957 by designer Dolores Cortés in Vila-real. It makes swimsuits and bikinis known for vivid prints and technical fabrics.
| Founded | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dolores Cortés |
| Base | Vila-real, Castellón |
| Current lead | Dolores Cortés Font |
| Website | dolorescortes.com |
What is Dolores Cortés?
Dolores Cortés is a swimwear brand from Vila-real in the province of Castellón, Spain, and one of the pioneers of Spanish beachwear. It is run today by the founder's daughter, Dolores Cortés Font.
History
The company was established in 1957 under the name Confecciones de artesanía. Its founder, designer Dolores Cortés (1926 to 2025), is regarded as a pioneer of Spanish swimwear and of the elastic swimsuit in Spain, and was named a favourite daughter of Vila-real. She tested her own designs on the beach at Benicàssim.
Products and positioning
The brand focuses on swimwear for women across generations, from youthful styles to more sophisticated designs for mature women, with lines for girls and teenagers as well. Its collections are recognised for:
- Swimsuits and bikinis
- Vivid, colourful prints
- Technical fabrics
Distribution
Dolores Cortés has presented collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid and at Miami Swim Week, taking Spanish swimwear to an international audience.
Why it matters
With more than six decades of history, Dolores Cortés is one of the longest established names in Spanish swimwear. Its passage from founder to daughter makes it a notable example of a family run Spanish fashion business.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Dolores Cortés?
The brand was founded in 1957 by Spanish designer Dolores Cortés, a pioneer of swimwear in Spain.
Where is Dolores Cortés from?
Dolores Cortés is a swimwear brand from Vila-real, in Castellón, Spain.