Bohemian Cashmere Sweater in Vegan Leather with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Casual Plus Size Dresses /
Time:2026-09-29
Bohemian Cashmere Sweater in Vegan Leather with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a bohemian cashmere sweater around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed bohemian 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Cashmere Sweater |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Vegan Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cashmere sweater was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Wholesale Distributor 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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