Modern Convertible Bra in Metallic Thread with Sculptural Draping
Modern Convertible Bra in Metallic Thread with Sculptural Draping
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a modern convertible bra around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates and needed modern 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Modern Convertible Bra |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | the United Arab Emirates |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- Sculptural Draping 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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.

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