Runway-Inspired Cropped Denim Dungarees in Tencel with High-Low Hem
Source:Cropped Denim Dungarees /
Time:2026-09-30
Runway-Inspired Cropped Denim Dungarees in Tencel with High-Low Hem
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a runway-inspired cropped denim dungarees around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Singapore and needed runway-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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Runway-Inspired Cropped Denim Dungarees |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | Singapore |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Tencel was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cropped denim dungarees was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant 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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