Capsule Lace Underpants in Sequined Knit with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Lace Underpants /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Lace Underpants in Sequined Knit with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a capsule lace underpants around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Belgium and needed capsule 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Lace Underpants |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Belgium |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Sequined Knit was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The lace underpants 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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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