New Year’s Eve on Antena 3 captured the nation’s attention as it overtook TVE-1 in 2021 and replicated that triumph in 2022. The secret lay in a ritual many Spaniards followed every year: for weeks, half the country speculated about the outfit Cristina Pedroche, the presenter known for counting down to midnight with Atresmedia viewers since 2014, would wear. Her look was often chosen in collaboration with a stylist friend, and the tradition had become as anticipated as the nougat at Christmas.
Last year brought extra anticipation because the Zapeando collaborator was expected to reveal her first post-pregnancy curves after confirming the pregnancy. This year, Pedroche hinted that the dress would be exceptionally special and that the crowd would adore it. Do you remember how her outfits surprised audiences on previous New Year’s Eve? This piece revisits those moments.
2022: a tribute to refugees
Although there was chatter about a body-paint look after the pregnancy confirmation, Pedroche chose a design that carried a message. It honored refugees fleeing the Ukrainian conflict with a quiet, powerful statement. The outfit included a coat fashioned from tents in support of UNHCR and refugee relief efforts, a symbolic feathered form on the chest, and a transparent spiral tulle skirt that hinted at the year ahead and the shape of new motherhood.
2021: a museum piece
Rather than a brand-new gown, the presenter donned a piece from a designer’s archive. The ensemble carried a futuristic vibe, featuring iridescent openwork taffeta, metallic overlays, and geometric rings that suggested a beetle shell, echoing a former brand’s logo. A winged cloak, a helmet, XXL spikes, and silver shoes completed the look, styled by the team led by the stylist who has orchestrated the New Year’s Eve spectacle since 2015.
2020: crystals and duvet
In 2020 the look came from Pedro del Hierro. A short white dress was encrusted with crystals, paired with aqua-toned matching boots and a dazzling headpiece. The showstopper, however, was unexpected: a duvet-cover cloak, a nod to the long days spent indoors during lockdown and a playful, direct reference to the homebound era many watched from their couches.
2019: statue-inspired fashion
For 2019, Pedroche stepped away from sheer transparency and offered a look that paid homage to art rather than fashion. The outfit drew on sculpture and myth, crafted by Jacinto de Manuel with styling by a long-time collaborator who has steered the staging since 2015. The costume evoked Venus and the Japanese kintsugi tradition of repairing objects with gold, weaving ancient symbolism into a modern stage moment.
2018: a controversial floral moment
The 2018 outfit sparked debate with a pink and purple floral bikini silhouette. It bore the Tom-Hom label but faced accusations of plagiarism, drawing comparisons to Laetitia Casta’s 1999 haute couture wedding dress and generating ongoing discussion about originality on television.
2017: two dresses in one night
To heighten the suspense, two markedly different looks were unveiled on New Year’s Eve. The second, a transparent jumpsuit embellished with lace and Chantilly details, was created by Hervé Moreau, the artistic director of Pronovias, showcasing a bold evolution in Pedroche’s New Year’s Eve repertoire.
2016: art meets superhero glamour
In 2016 Pedroche declared herself a superhero. The ensemble included a corset paired with a transparent tulle skirt and an embroidered star motif, accented with crystal strips. The look, though dramatic, drew from Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night inspiration, aligning art history with a festival of light and shape.
2015: the mermaid silhouette
The 2015 gown featured a mermaid cut by Pronovias, embroidered with more than 20,300 crystals. The airy, diaphanous line became a signature element for Pedroche in the years that followed. The creation demanded over 350 hours of meticulous work and inspired elements that would echo in later designs, including the 2017 jumpsuit.
2014: the starting signal
Pedroche’s first appearance at the bells on La Sexta introduced a black dress noted for its subtle transparency. It marked a shift in television fashion discourse and hinted at the bold, storytelling choices that would define her New Year looks for years to come, with connections to Charo Ruiz Ibiza and a broader conversation about televised style.