Minimalist Blue Down Jacket in Cashmere with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Blue Down Jacket /
Time:2026-09-29
Minimalist Blue Down Jacket in Cashmere with Asymmetric Closure
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a minimalist blue down jacket around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Japan 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Blue Down Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The blue down jacket was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant Chain launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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