Boutique Knit Cardigan in Satin with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Formal Evening Dresses /
Time:2026-09-30
Boutique Knit Cardigan in Satin with Crystal Embellishment
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a boutique knit cardigan around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Spain and needed boutique 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Knit Cardigan |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Satin was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The knit cardigan was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Crystal Embellishment 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
