Designer Cycling Glasses in Metallic Thread with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Cycling Glasses /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Cycling Glasses in Metallic Thread with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a designer cycling glasses around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed designer 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Designer Cycling Glasses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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.
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