Boutique High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with Monogram Hardware
Source:High Waist Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Boutique High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with Monogram Hardware
A Ski Resort approached us to develop a boutique high waist shaper around a single idea: monogram hardware, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Finland 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Boutique High Waist Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Ski Resort |
| Market | Finland |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Monogram Hardware |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
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.
- Monogram Hardware 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Ski Resort 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.
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