Chic Knit Cardigan in Genuine Leather with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Carmen Opera Male Costume /
Time:2026-09-29
Chic Knit Cardigan in Genuine Leather with Gathered Sleeves
A Film Production House approached us to develop a chic knit cardigan around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Australia 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 Knit Cardigan |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Film Production House |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Genuine Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The knit cardigan was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Film Production House 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
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