Romantic High Waist Shaper in Crochet with Chunky Chain Strap
Source:High Waist Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Romantic High Waist Shaper in Crochet with Chunky Chain Strap
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a romantic high waist shaper around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Portugal and needed romantic 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Romantic High Waist Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Crochet 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.
- Chunky Chain Strap 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant Chain launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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