Case Study: Custom Met Gala Looks for a Kidswear Subscription Box in Ireland
Source:Met Gala Looks /
Time:2026-09-18
Met Gala Looks for a Kidswear Subscription Box in Ireland
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us with a met gala looks requirement for Ireland. The brief was specific: a defined look, a hard launch date and a unit cost that had to survive shipping and duty. This case study records what was specified, what went wrong in sampling and how the bulk order was delivered.
The challenge
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Met Gala Looks |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 2,000 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Eyelet |
| Decoration | Acid Wash |
| Size range | 2-12Y |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 5 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Eyelet and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Acid Wash after strike-off tests showed better wash durability.
- A pre-production sample was approved and retained as the golden reference.
- Production ran with in-line inspection and a mid-run photo report.
- Cartons were packed to the client's own barcode and size ratio specification.
Result
- 2,000 pieces delivered inside the 5-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 1.5%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Fix the size ratio early. Changing the ratio after cutting starts is the single most expensive change a client can request.
Planning something similar?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
