Chic Blazer Dress in Metallic Thread with Open Back
Source:Casual Dress For Wedding /
Time:2026-09-29
Chic Blazer Dress in Metallic Thread with Open Back
A Military Supply Unit approached us to develop a chic blazer dress around a single idea: open back, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed chic 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Chic Blazer Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Military Supply Unit |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The blazer dress was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Open Back 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Military Supply Unit 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
