Minimalist Cycling Glasses in Velvet with Cut-Out Detail
Source:Cycling Glasses /
Time:2026-09-30
Minimalist Cycling Glasses in Velvet with Cut-Out Detail
An Independent Fashion Designer approached us to develop a minimalist cycling glasses around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Nigeria and needed minimalist 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Cycling Glasses |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Fashion Designer |
| Market | Nigeria |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cycling glasses was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Cut-Out Detail 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Fashion Designer launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
