Crystal Jin Bikinis - Swimwear & Swimsuits

Crystal Jin New York Swimwear: Designer Bio

Benny Rosset, Cia Maritima Swimwear

An alumna of Parsons The New School for Design, Crystal Jin Eley has spent the last decade challenging conventions and sharpening her technical expertise. Upon graduation she made the rounds at Proenza Schouler, Catherine Malandrino and Lela Rose working in design, sales and marketing, but while designing accessories at J.Crew, Eley realized she had a keen ability to anticipate trends and tastefully break rules. Just a few years after graduating, she knew it was time to launch her own line.

Eley grew up in Minnesota, in the midst of a culture that takes the fleeting summer seriously. As a girl, the state’s famous lake communities provided Eley with a nautical playground where she spent much of her time sailing, swimming and power boating. She is still inspired by fond memories of this ephemeral time when women abandoned their heavy winter layers for sexy, playful, and exotic swimwear.

Her bold, confident spirit has served Eley as well; she established Crystal Jin, an internationally celebrated swimwear collection that has revitalized swim. Known for her uncompromising aesthetic principles, Eley creates swimwear that is unusual, imaginative and daring. Crystal Jin is made for women who want enticing luxury that enhances confidence without compromising class or comfort.