GK Elite Sportswear, L.P., along with the support of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, proudly introduces their unique and intricate GK 2012-2013 Couture Collection leotards.  All four leotards in this collection will be on display at USA Gymnastics National Congress in San Jose on June 29-July 1, 2012. 

Independence, the second in the line of couture gymnastics leotards, boasts an approximate retail value of $5,500.  This one-of-a-kind long sleeve competitive gymnastics leotard is embellished with over 18,000 handset and heat transferred SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS atop Silver Mystique fabric. 

Leotard designer, Ann Jones, chose from an array of gorgeous jewel types and hues all donated by Swarovski, the premium brand for the finest crystal elements in the world.  To evoke both pride and patriotism, Ann chose variegated blue star shaped crystal rock, clear Aurora Borealis star Shaped crystal rock, clear crystal stars, and classic round crystals in Sapphire Blue, Light & Dark Siam, Light & Crystal Aurora Borealis, Dark Indigo, Sky Blue, White & Air Blue Opal, and Clear Crystals.  The stained glass windows at the Washington Memorial Chapel, where Ann has been a member throughout her life, provided inspiration for this nationalistic couture leotard.