Vintage-Inspired Ribbed Top in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
Source:Carmen Opera Male Costume /
Time:2026-09-29
Vintage-Inspired Ribbed Top in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
A Uniform Supplier approached us to develop a vintage-inspired ribbed top around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Israel 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Ribbed Top |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Uniform Supplier |
| Market | Israel |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The ribbed top was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Padded Shoulder 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Uniform Supplier 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?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
