Modern Biker Leather Jacket in Silk with Chunky Chain Strap
Modern Biker Leather Jacket in Silk with Chunky Chain Strap
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a modern biker leather jacket around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed modern 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Modern Biker Leather Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Silk was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The biker leather jacket was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Chunky Chain Strap 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% 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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