Parisian Cotton Shirt in Cashmere with Padded Shoulder
Source:Carmen Opera Male Costume /
Time:2026-09-29
Parisian Cotton Shirt in Cashmere with Padded Shoulder
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a parisian cotton shirt around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Spain 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Parisian Cotton Shirt |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cotton shirt 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant Chain 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.
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