Runway-Inspired High Underwear in Suede with High-Low Hem
Source:High Underwear /
Time:2026-09-30
Runway-Inspired High Underwear in Suede with High-Low Hem
A Surf School approached us to develop a runway-inspired high underwear around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom and needed runway-inspired 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Runway-Inspired High Underwear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | the United Kingdom |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| 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.
- Suede was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The high underwear 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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.
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