Avant-Garde Carhartt Beanie in Sequined Knit with Chunky Chain Strap
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Avant-Garde Carhartt Beanie in Sequined Knit with Chunky Chain Strap
A Ski Resort approached us to develop a avant-garde carhartt beanie around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Nigeria 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 Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Ski Resort |
| Market | Nigeria |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Sequined Knit was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The carhartt beanie 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Ski Resort 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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