Editorial High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with High-Low Hem
Source:High Waist Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with High-Low Hem
An Influencer-Led Brand approached us to develop a editorial high waist shaper around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for France 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial High Waist Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Influencer-Led Brand |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The high waist shaper 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Influencer-Led 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.
