THE STORY OF YOLANDA PÉREZ AND YOLANCRIS
Yolanda Pérez Álvarez, born in Sabadell, grew up surrounded by the bridal gowns designedby her mother, Mercedes. Although she initially dreamed of becoming a doctor to helpothers, she soon discovered her passion for design, following her family’s legacy. At the age of 20, she opened her own atelier, where she began establishing her reputation in bridal fashion.
In 2005, Yolancris, the family business, gained fame after presenting its first collection at the Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, selling nearly 400 dresses. Since then, Yolancris has been a pioneer of the “Boho Style” and has expanded into international markets, including Asia, the United States, and Europe.
Yolanda has a unique approach to design, drawing inspiration from fabrics to create pieces that reflect the identity of the women who wear them. Yolancris’ philosophy is based on the importance of teamwork and craftsmanship, passing on her experience to future generations to preserve the art of textile design.
Today, Yolancris remains a leading name in bridal and evening fashion, with a strong global presence and a continued commitment to innovation and quality.
RECOGNITION
Yolancris, awarded for Best Campaign Image at The Barcelona Bridal & Fashion Awards
Recognized for its artistic vision and ability to tell stories through images, Yolancris has been honored with the Best Campaign Image award at the prestigious The Barcelona Bridal & Fashion Awards. The Attitude Bridal Collection not only celebrates the individuality of each bride, but does so with a visual approach that combines innovation and emotion, solidifying the brand as a reference for style and creativity in the world of bridal fashion
PRE-YOLANCRIS
With a family heritage dating back to 1985, when Mercedes, a pioneer in dressmaking and in the bridal business, introduced her two daughters into the world of sewing, Yolanda Pérez aged 20 opens her first wedding dress store in Sabadell.
FOUNDATION
Sisters Yolanda and Cristina create the brand Yolancris in Barcelona and start creating their own collections.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
First jump into the international market at Collezioni La Sposa (Brescia, Italy), one of the reference stores in bridal in Italy.
EXPANSION
After 8 years in business and 3 creating their own bridal collections, Yolancris presents its first evening dresses collection.
Christina Aguilera picks an iconic piece from Yolancris to make her awaited comeback in NBC’s The Voice.
SÃO PAULO
Yolancris opens its first international flagship store in São Paulo, Brasil accompanied by Casamarela Noivas.
PARIS
Yolancris debuts at the Paris Fashion Week with the SS14 collection. The great welcome of the collection allowed the brand to be present in 6 new countries.
NEW YORK
Kleinfeld New York, considered the store with the world’s biggest and best selection of dresses, starts stocking Yolancris.
KARDASHIAN KLAN
Kim Kardashian chose Yolancris for the bridesmaids' dresses that Khloé, Kourtney, Kendall and Kylie wore in the flamboyant wedding celebrated in Florence, Italy.
BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé wears Yolancris to receive the Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Radio City Music Hall of New York.
Yolancris makes the runway debut in New York Bridal Market with the Studio Collection. Yolancris becomes the first Spanish designer to ever participate in the American Bridal Week with a fashion show.
LADY GAGA
Lady Gaga wears Yolancris for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2016, where Bruno Mars and The Weeknd also performed in Paris.
SHAKIRA
Shakira chooses Yolancris and attends, with Gerard Piqué, to Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo’s wedding in Rosario, Argentina.
FLAGSHIP STORE
Opening of the first Yolancris store in Barcelona, in the center of the city, being it a store, showroom and meeting point of the city of fashion, design, beauty, trends...
HAUTE COUTURE
Yolancris debuts in Paris during the Haute Couture Fashion Week. The brand presents the Couture collection Opera Prima off-calendar in its first approach to the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
The 2019 Identity Bridal Collection is awarded at the VBBFW19 for Best Fashion Show.
B BY YOLANCRIS
Yolancris presents a new line of wedding dresses, B by Yolancris, that brings back the boho essence of which the brand was pioneer in the 2000s.
YOLANCRIS AT 080 BARCELONA
Yolancris dazzled at 080 Barcelona with a spectacular debut, presenting a party collection that captured the brand's vibrant essence.
Our sewing team committed to the fight against Covid-19 during these difficult weeks. We produced up to 3,500 medical isolation gowns per day, intended for the INSS (National Institute of Social Security). From runways to hospitals, our priority is to protect the health of professionals and patients.
Y-COMO
The brand launches its Prêt-à-Porter line called Y-COMO and makes its runway debut at 080 Barcelona.
Yolancris elevated the concept of exclusivity by initiating a series of special events at select retail locations around the world, where designer Yolanda Pérez shared her creative vision with attendees. These events, known as "YC 4U," celebrate fashion in a unique and inspiring way.
YOLANCRIS AT THE OSCARS
Yolancris shone at the Oscars ceremony, dressing the talented actress Macarena Achaga in a stunning gown from the Fall/Winter 2024 party collection.
YOLANCRIS AT THE MBFW MADRID 2024
The brand made its grand debut at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Madrid, presenting a collection inspired by the bohemian life of Paris in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It left a mark with the great reception it received.