Avant-Garde Boys Elastic Waist Jeans in Vegan Leather with Sculptural Draping
Avant-Garde Boys Elastic Waist Jeans in Vegan Leather with Sculptural Draping
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a avant-garde boys elastic waist jeans around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for Finland and needed avant-garde 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Boys Elastic Waist Jeans |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Finland |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Vegan Leather 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.
- Sculptural Draping 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.

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