Designer Straight-Leg Jean in Washed Linen with Open Back
Source:Casual Dress For Wedding /
Time:2026-09-29
Designer Straight-Leg Jean in Washed Linen with Open Back
A Surf School approached us to develop a designer straight-leg jean around a single idea: open back, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Spain and needed designer 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Designer Straight-Leg Jean |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The straight-leg jean 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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.
