Romantic Straight-Leg Jean in Metallic Thread with Cut-Out Detail
Romantic Straight-Leg Jean in Metallic Thread with Cut-Out Detail
An Independent Boutique Brand approached us to develop a romantic straight-leg jean around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed romantic 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Romantic Straight-Leg Jean |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Boutique Brand |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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 straight-leg jean was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Cut-Out Detail 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Boutique Brand 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



