Editorial Ballet Flat in Tencel with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Casual Plus Size Dresses /
Time:2026-09-29
Editorial Ballet Flat in Tencel with Crystal Embellishment
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a editorial ballet flat around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Brazil and needed editorial 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Ballet Flat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Crystal Embellishment 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
