Luxe Layering Sleeveless Shell Blouse in Crochet with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Layering Sleeveless Shell Blouse /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Layering Sleeveless Shell Blouse in Crochet with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a luxe layering sleeveless shell blouse around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Canada and needed luxe 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Layering Sleeveless Shell Blouse |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | Canada |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The layering sleeveless shell blouse was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym 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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