Bohemian Strappy Sandal in Organic Denim with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Carmen Opera Male Costume /
Time:2026-09-29
Bohemian Strappy Sandal in Organic Denim with Crystal Embellishment
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a bohemian strappy sandal around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in organic denim. The capsule was destined for Qatar and needed bohemian 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 | Bohemian Strappy Sandal |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Qatar |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Organic Denim |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Organic Denim was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The strappy sandal 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail Chain 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.
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.
