From Concrete to Fabric: A Collection Is Born

It is no secret that here at Crystal B. Designs we love architecture. Nothing inspires our work more than graphic angles, modern volumes, geometric patterns, and the interplay between the heaviness of concrete and lightness of glass. The boundaries between fashion and architecture have become increasingly blurred, and we couldn’t be more thrilled, as sartorial architecture is what Crystal B. Designs is all about. Our work centers around translating the exciting visual language of concrete jungles into wearable garments that enhance the femininity of every body through the juxtaposition of the soft and the sculptural. 

Our last collection, Asylum, is no exception. From the glimmering lights of Chicago by night to the angles of Spertus Institute, this beautiful city we are located in is present in every cut and every seam. If you’ve ever taken a stroll in the Windy City, you know what I’m talking about. So for all of you fashion and architecture lovers out there, here is our newest collection. 

Enjoy!

'Asylum'

Designer, creative director and stylist: Crystal B. Simms

Photographer: Jingyu Lin

Makeup artist: Giselle Dozier

Model: Morgan McKinnon

Safe Haven

As much as we love strutting our stuff in glamorous dresses, taking selfies on red carpets, sipping cocktails, and discussing the latest fashion trends, the place where we spend most of our time is our studio. It’s our version of a safe haven, where every corner is inspiring, where fabrics, threads and hangers look like mini works of art. It’s our little retreat, where we sip cappuccinos, create the newest collection, and finalize our strategies. It’s the place where all the magic happens from sketching and fittings to meetings and marketing. This is where we meet to share our passion for high fashion, and to support the Chicago fashion industry. 

So if you’re ever looking for us, try our studio first. 

Be well and stay chic!

The Crystal B. Designs Team