Sculptural Ballet Stirrup Leg Warmers in Suede with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Ballet Stirrup Leg Warmers /
Time:2026-09-29
Sculptural Ballet Stirrup Leg Warmers in Suede with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a sculptural ballet stirrup leg warmers around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Russia and needed sculptural 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Ballet Stirrup Leg Warmers |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Russia |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Suede was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The ballet stirrup leg warmers was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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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