Boutique Grey Beanie in Vegan Leather with Open Back
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Boutique Grey Beanie in Vegan Leather with Open Back
A Private Clinic approached us to develop a boutique grey beanie around a single idea: open back, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for Portugal 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Private Clinic |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Vegan Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The grey beanie was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Open Back 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Private Clinic 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.
