Avant-Garde Ballet Flat in Sequined Knit with High-Low Hem
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Avant-Garde Ballet Flat in Sequined Knit with High-Low Hem
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us to develop a avant-garde ballet flat around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for China 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Ballet Flat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | China |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Sequined Knit was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The ballet flat was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Maternity Wear Brand 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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