Modern High Waist Shaper in Suede with Bow Detail
Modern High Waist Shaper in Suede with Bow Detail
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a modern high waist shaper around a single idea: bow detail, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Saudi Arabia and needed modern 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Modern High Waist Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Saudi Arabia |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Suede 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.
- Bow Detail 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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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