Statement Ballet Flat in Tencel with Feather Trim
Source:Casual Plus Size Dresses /
Time:2026-09-29
Statement Ballet Flat in Tencel with Feather Trim
A Pet Grooming Franchise approached us to develop a statement ballet flat around a single idea: feather trim, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for South Africa and needed statement 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Statement Ballet Flat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Pet Grooming Franchise |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tencel was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The ballet flat 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Pet Grooming Franchise 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.
