Editorial Block Heel Sandal in Satin with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Editorial Block Heel Sandal in Satin with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Security Company approached us to develop a editorial block heel sandal around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed editorial 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Block Heel Sandal |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Security Company |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Satin 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.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Security Company 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?
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.
