Minimalist Adjustable Kids' Mannequin in Metallic Thread with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons

Minimalist Adjustable Kids' Mannequin in Metallic Thread with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons

A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a minimalist adjustable kids' mannequin around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Chile and needed minimalist 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

• Decoration durability failed after two washes
• Delivery missed the collection launch window
• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The adjustable kids' mannequin was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Mother-of-Pearl Buttons was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. 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 Marathon Organizer launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.

What we would repeat

Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.

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