Yliana Yepez is a Paris born, Venezuelan raised designer, entrepreneur, and founder of the New York luxury accessories brand YLIANA YEPEZ.

For more than 34 years, she has built her career guided by a simple belief: the most meaningful design comes from an authentic point of view. Before founding YLIANA YEPEZ in New York in 2013, she co founded BLUES by kyky, growing it over eighteen years into one of Venezuela’s most recognized accessories companies.

Today, YLIANA YEPEZ is handcrafted exclusively in Italy and internationally recognized for its original design, exceptional craftsmanship, and limited production philosophy. The brand has been featured in more than 300 international publications, exhibited at The Museum at FIT in New York and Museo Franz Mayer in Mexico, and recognized twice as a Fashion Group International Rising Star Award Finalist in New York.

Yliana approaches design as a form of expression. Every collection begins with an original point of view, shaped by her experiences, values, curiosity, and commitment to creating pieces that deserve to exist. She believes great design is never created to follow trends, but to express an authentic vision and create a lasting emotional connection with the women who wear it.

Today, her work extends beyond design. Through entrepreneurship, speaking engagements, and meaningful conversations, she continues to champion creativity, resilience, and the importance of building both a life and a business that remain true to one’s values.

“The first chapter of my career was about building a successful brand. The second is about building a meaningful one.”