Modern Stiletto Heel in Ribbed Jersey with Crystal Embellishment
Modern Stiletto Heel in Ribbed Jersey with Crystal Embellishment
A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a modern stiletto heel around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Mexico and needed modern 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified
| Product | Modern Stiletto Heel |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Fast-Growing Startup Label |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Ribbed Jersey 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.
- Crystal Embellishment 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Fast-Growing Startup Label 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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