Bohemian Bikini in Metallic Thread with Waist Tie Belt
Source:Formal Derby Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Bohemian Bikini in Metallic Thread with Waist Tie Belt
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a bohemian bikini around a single idea: waist tie belt, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Saudi Arabia and needed bohemian 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Bikini |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | Saudi Arabia |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Waist Tie Belt |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
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 bikini was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Waist Tie Belt 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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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