Elevated Cycling Glasses in Suede with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Cycling Glasses /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Cycling Glasses in Suede with Crystal Embellishment
A Beauty Salon Chain approached us to develop a elevated cycling glasses around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed elevated 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Cycling Glasses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Beauty Salon Chain |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Suede 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.
- Crystal Embellishment 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Beauty Salon Chain 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.
