Effortless Block Heel Sandal in Silk with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Carmen Opera Male Costume /
Time:2026-09-29
Effortless Block Heel Sandal in Silk with Asymmetric Closure
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a effortless block heel sandal around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Austria and needed effortless 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Block Heel Sandal |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Austria |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Silk was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The block heel sandal 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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.
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