Sculptural Bodycon Dress in Satin with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Bodycon Dress /
Time:2026-09-29
Sculptural Bodycon Dress in Satin with Gathered Sleeves
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a sculptural bodycon dress around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Belgium and needed sculptural 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Bodycon Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | Belgium |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Satin was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The bodycon dress was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Wholesale Distributor 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
