DREAM BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Designed for the bold, we are a design house and creative hub for the unstoppable athletes, artists, and dreamers who refuse to blend in.

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Introducing

Swim Drop 2026

Limited Edition. Unlimited Summer.

Exclusive prints, adjustable fits, and curve-hugging confidence that lasts all season. Shop the limited Summer 2026 collection before your favorite print sells out.

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About the Designer

More than just bikinis

You deserve to feel powerful in your own skin.

Every design starts with belief. Belief in your story, your strength, and your right to take up space.

Founded by U.S. military veteran Charissa, the Crystal Gypsy, our studio is shaped by resilience. We’re not a fast fashion factory. We’re a creative war room where your vision becomes real and fabrics, crystals, and craft turn into strength you can wear.

Whether you’re stepping on stage or stepping into a new chapter, Bikini Lab Design Studio is here to help you feel confident, seen, and truly you.

Our story

THE MINDSET BEHIND THE MAKING

Bikini Lab Design Studio was built on values that show up in every stitch, crystal, and design. More than words, they're the foundation of how we design, how we work, and how we empower athletes to own their moment.

Vibrant

Vibrant isn't just something you see, it's something you feel.

From the kaleidoscope of crystal combinations to the bold pieces that honor the work you've put in, our designs capture the fire, dedication, and unstoppable spirit of every athlete who refuses to blend in.

Innovative

We don’t follow trends. We make the ones worth chasing.

Every Bikini Lab design is a test of what’s possible. We break patterns on purpose, fueled by evolving artistry and a mindset that asks 'what if' instead of 'what’s typical.'

Because "good enough" is never the goal.

Couture

This isn’t fast fashion. It’s wearable art, shaped by hand.

Every piece is crafted with meticulous precision and intention. Detail by detail. Crystal by crystal. Nothing less than exceptional.

“Bold isn’t just a style, it’s a mindset. It's built in the reps no one sees and in every moment you choose discipline over doubt. Our studio exists for YOU — the one who trains in silence, dreams in color, and steps on stage with purpose that can't be ignored.”
— Charissa Thornley, Owner of Bikini Lab Design Studio

THE CREATIVE HUB

Everyone starts somewhere.
Somewhere messy. Somewhere curious. Somewhere brave.

We believe creativity is meant to be shared, not gatekept. Here you’ll find:

  • Our team's answers to some of the most common questions
  • How-to-measure guides that take the guesswork out of fit.
  • Deadstock fabric that helps you build without breaking the bank.
  • Patterns and future resources for the makers who want to learn, experiment, and grow.

This space is for anyone chasing their craft, from the designer and athlete to the curious mind who wants to understand the art they wear.

The Creative Hub