Editorial Adjustable Kids' Mannequin in Ribbed Jersey with Delicate Pleating

Editorial Adjustable Kids' Mannequin in Ribbed Jersey with Delicate Pleating

An Independent Fashion Designer approached us to develop a editorial adjustable kids' mannequin around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Portugal and needed editorial 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

• Delivery missed the collection launch window
• The sample did not match the runway reference
• Fabric hand feel changed between production runs

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Ribbed Jersey 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. Delicate Pleating 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

• 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
• Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
• The an Independent Fashion Designer 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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