Cristel belted open-back swimsuit
MAX MARA's swimwear release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $285, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · MAX MARA
- Category · Swimwear
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This swimsuit is made from a smooth stretch fabric (90% polyamide, 10% elastane), which offers good flexibility for swimwear. However, the "dry clean only" care instruction, combined with warnings about discoloration from common elements like lotion, sunscreen, oil, and chlorine, suggests it may require delicate handling to maintain its appearance and longevity.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This swimsuit is designed for comfort with its "smooth stretch fabric" and 10% elastane content, ensuring a flexible and accommodating fit. The open back and crisscross straps also suggest a design that allows for ease of movement.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This swimsuit is made from conventional polyamide and elastane, which are fossil-fuel-derived synthetics without any mention of recycled content, indicating a lower sustainability profile.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Length |
|---|---|
| large | 65 cm |
| x large | |
| small | |
| x small |
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Editors’ Notes: Max Mara's 'Cristel' swimsuit turns to reveal an open back framed by crisscross straps. Made from smooth stretch fabric, it has a plunging neckline and a high cut that elongates your legs. Use the self-tie belt to emphasize your waist.
Editors’ Notes: Max Mara's 'Cristel' swimsuit turns to reveal an open back framed by crisscross straps. Made from smooth stretch fabric, it has a plunging neckline and a high cut that elongates your legs. Use the self-tie belt to emphasize your waist.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Medium brief coverage Model is 175cm/ 5'9", bra size 32C and is wearing a size XSmall Model measurements: Bust: 85cm/ 33.5” Waist: 63cm/ 25” Hip: 90cm/ 35.5” View size guide
Details & Care: Dark-brown stretch-polyamide Pulls on 90% polyamide, 10% elastane Dry clean Lotion, sunscreen, oil and chlorine can cause discoloration of this item; this is not a manufacturing defect. Please follow care instructions to keep your swimwear in the best condition
Delivery & Returns: Find out more about our delivery options . Try items in the comfort of your own home. If they're not quite right, you've got 28 days to request an exchange or return and send them back to us. We'll collect them from your nearest UPS drop off point. Free returns are offered within 14 days of delivery.