Tailored Cropped Denim Dungarees in Tencel with Delicate Pleating
Source:Cropped Denim Dungarees /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Cropped Denim Dungarees in Tencel with Delicate Pleating
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a tailored cropped denim dungarees around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Chile and needed tailored 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Cropped Denim Dungarees |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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 cropped denim dungarees was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Delicate Pleating 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 Cruise Line 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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