Modern Statement Earring in Merino Wool with Lace Inset
Source:Formal Derby Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Statement Earring in Merino Wool with Lace Inset
A Surf School approached us to develop a modern statement earring around a single idea: lace inset, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed modern 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Statement Earring |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The statement earring was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Lace Inset 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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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