Bohemian Blue Down Jacket in Velvet with Smocked Panel
Source:Blue Down Jacket /
Time:2026-09-29
Bohemian Blue Down Jacket in Velvet with Smocked Panel
A Yoga Retreat Brand approached us to develop a bohemian blue down jacket around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Portugal and needed bohemian 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Blue Down Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Yoga Retreat Brand |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Velvet 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.
- Smocked Panel 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Yoga Retreat 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
