Chic Boys Elastic Waist Jeans in Metallic Thread with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Chic Boys Elastic Waist Jeans in Metallic Thread with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a chic boys elastic waist jeans around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Colombia and needed chic 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

What we specified
| Product | Chic Boys Elastic Waist Jeans |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The boys elastic waist jeans was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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.

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