Editorial Slip Dress in Organic Denim with High-Low Hem
Source:Full Body Kid Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Slip Dress in Organic Denim with High-Low Hem
A Pet Grooming Franchise approached us to develop a editorial slip dress around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in organic denim. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed editorial 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Slip Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Pet Grooming Franchise |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Organic Denim |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| 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.
- Organic Denim was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The slip dress was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Pet Grooming Franchise 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?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
