Vintage-Inspired Carhartt Beanie in Cashmere with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Vintage-Inspired Carhartt Beanie in Cashmere with Crystal Embellishment
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a vintage-inspired carhartt beanie around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Singapore and needed vintage-inspired 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | Singapore |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Cashmere 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.
- Crystal Embellishment 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% 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.
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