Vintage-Inspired Adjustable Kids' Mannequin in boucle with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Adjustable Kids' Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-29
Vintage-Inspired Adjustable Kids' Mannequin in boucle with Crystal Embellishment
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a vintage-inspired adjustable kids' mannequin around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Mexico and needed vintage-inspired finishing that reads designer on the rail while staying repeatable in bulk. This case study records the brief, the specification and the delivery.
The challenge
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Adjustable Kids' Mannequin |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- boucle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The adjustable kids' mannequin was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Crystal Embellishment was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
- Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.
Result
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant Chain launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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