Romantic Blue Down Jacket in Genuine Leather with Chunky Chain Strap
Source:Blue Down Jacket /
Time:2026-09-29
Romantic Blue Down Jacket in Genuine Leather with Chunky Chain Strap
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a romantic blue down jacket around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Mexico and needed romantic 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Romantic Blue Down Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
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