Modern Straight-Leg Jean in boucle with Padded Shoulder
Source:Carmen Opera Male Costume /
Time:2026-09-29
Modern Straight-Leg Jean in boucle with Padded Shoulder
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a modern straight-leg jean around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for the Philippines and needed modern 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Straight-Leg Jean |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- boucle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The straight-leg jean 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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.
