Avant-Garde Wide-Leg Trouser in Merino Wool with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Carmen Opera Male Costume /
Time:2026-09-29
Avant-Garde Wide-Leg Trouser in Merino Wool with Asymmetric Closure
A Yoga Retreat Brand approached us to develop a avant-garde wide-leg trouser around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Brazil and needed avant-garde 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Wide-Leg Trouser |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Yoga Retreat Brand |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The wide-leg trouser was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Yoga Retreat Brand 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?
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