Parisian Tailored Pant in Metallic Thread with Chunky Chain Strap
Parisian Tailored Pant in Metallic Thread with Chunky Chain Strap
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a parisian tailored pant around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for the United States and needed parisian 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Parisian Tailored Pant |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | the United States |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The tailored pant was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Chunky Chain Strap 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box 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.



