Statement Denim Jacket Style in Vegan Leather with Delicate Pleating
Source:Denim Jacket Style /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Denim Jacket Style in Vegan Leather with Delicate Pleating
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a statement denim jacket style around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed statement 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Statement Denim Jacket Style |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Vegan Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The denim jacket style was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Delicate Pleating 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 8-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
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
