Editorial Cat-Eye Sunglasses in Metallic Thread with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Embroidery Beads /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Cat-Eye Sunglasses in Metallic Thread with Contrast Topstitching
An Influencer-Led Brand approached us to develop a editorial cat-eye sunglasses around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Turkey and needed editorial 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Cat-Eye Sunglasses |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Influencer-Led Brand |
| Market | Turkey |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cat-eye sunglasses was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Contrast Topstitching 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The an Influencer-Led Brand 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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