Tailored Ankle Boot in Merino Wool with Smocked Panel
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Tailored Ankle Boot in Merino Wool with Smocked Panel
An Event Management Company approached us to develop a tailored ankle boot around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Peru and needed tailored 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Ankle Boot |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Event Management Company |
| Market | Peru |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
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 ankle boot was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Smocked Panel 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Event Management 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.
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