Tailored Blue Down Jacket in Merino Wool with Draped Neckline
Source:Blue Down Jacket /
Time:2026-09-29
Tailored Blue Down Jacket in Merino Wool with Draped Neckline
An Independent Fashion Designer approached us to develop a tailored blue down jacket around a single idea: draped neckline, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Egypt and needed tailored 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Blue Down Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Fashion Designer |
| Market | Egypt |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Draped Neckline |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Draped Neckline 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 10-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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
