Elevated Stiletto Heel in Tulle with Feather Trim
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Elevated Stiletto Heel in Tulle with Feather Trim
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a elevated stiletto heel around a single idea: feather trim, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Norway and needed elevated 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Stiletto Heel |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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 stiletto heel was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Feather Trim 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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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