Vintage-Inspired Leather Belt in Tulle with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Vintage-Inspired Leather Belt in Tulle with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a vintage-inspired leather belt around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Spain and needed vintage-inspired 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Leather Belt |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The leather belt was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC 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?
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.
