Sculptural Slip Dress in Tencel with Smocked Panel
Source:Casual Plus Size Dresses /
Time:2026-09-29
Sculptural Slip Dress in Tencel with Smocked Panel
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a sculptural slip dress around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Ukraine and needed sculptural 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Slip Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
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 slip dress was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Smocked Panel 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail Chain 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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