Elevated Clutch in Genuine Leather with Chunky Chain Strap
Source:Formal Evening Dresses /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Clutch in Genuine Leather with Chunky Chain Strap
A Public School District approached us to develop a elevated clutch around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Thailand and needed elevated 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Clutch |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Public School District |
| Market | Thailand |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Chunky Chain Strap 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Public School District 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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