Avant-Garde Long Men Board Short in Merino Wool with Covered Buttons
Source:Long Men Board Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde Long Men Board Short in Merino Wool with Covered Buttons
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a avant-garde long men board short around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Finland and needed avant-garde 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Long Men Board Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Finland |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
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 long men board short was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Covered 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
