About Crystalyn Kae Brennan

Crystalyn Kae Brennan is a sewn-goods strategist, designer, and educator with over 25 years of experience in sustainable apparel and accessories production. She holds a B.A. in Apparel Merchandising and Textiles and has lived and worked in London, New York, and Seattle, collaborating with brands and institutions including Boeing, JCPenney, West Elm, FIT, Parsons, Yale, and Washington State University.

As the founder and Creative Director of Crystalyn Kae Accessories, Crystalyn is known for building durable, small-batch products using reclaimed and vintage materials—designed to last, be repaired, and look better with wear. Her work bridges creative design, industrial sewing systems, and real-world production constraints.

In addition to running her brand, Crystalyn advises nonprofits, educators, and small-batch companies on production systems, workforce training, and domestic manufacturing. She is a contributor to the upcoming 6th edition of Beyond Design (Fairchild/Bloomsbury), focusing on sustainability, systems thinking, and applied practice.

Whether teaching, consulting, or designing, Crystalyn’s work centers on one goal: helping people build sewn-goods systems that are thoughtful, functional, and built to endure.