Romantic Cycling Short in Genuine Leather with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Romantic Cycling Short in Genuine Leather with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a romantic cycling short around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed romantic 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Romantic Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Genuine Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cycling short 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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