Editorial Blue Necktie in Cashmere with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Blue Necktie /
Time:2026-09-29
Editorial Blue Necktie in Cashmere with Asymmetric Closure
A Surf School approached us to develop a editorial blue necktie around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Saudi Arabia and needed editorial 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Blue Necktie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Saudi Arabia |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| 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.
- Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The blue necktie 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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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