Vintage-Inspired Convertible Bra in Cupro with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Convertible Bra /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Convertible Bra in Cupro with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a vintage-inspired convertible bra around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Belgium and needed vintage-inspired 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Convertible Bra |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | Belgium |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Cupro was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The convertible bra 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 6-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.
Planning a similar capsule?
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