Parisian Cycling Short in Satin with Cut-Out Detail
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Parisian Cycling Short in Satin with Cut-Out Detail
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a parisian cycling short around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Norway and needed parisian 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Parisian Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Satin 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.
- 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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.
