Boutique Legging in Washed Linen with Open Back
Source:Carmen Opera Male Costume /
Time:2026-09-29
Boutique Legging in Washed Linen with Open Back
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a boutique legging around a single idea: open back, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Sweden and needed boutique 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Legging |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Sweden |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The legging was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Open Back 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
