Sculptural Clutch in Silk with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Food Industry Dust Coat /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Clutch in Silk with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a sculptural clutch around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for China and needed sculptural 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Clutch |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | China |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Silk was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The clutch 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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.
