Minimalist Straight-Leg Jean in Silk with Open Back
Source:Casual Plus Size Dresses /
Time:2026-09-29
Minimalist Straight-Leg Jean in Silk with Open Back
A Surf School approached us to develop a minimalist straight-leg jean around a single idea: open back, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Czechia and needed minimalist 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Straight-Leg Jean |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Czechia |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Silk 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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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