Chic Long Sleeve Leotard in Genuine Leather with Chunky Chain Strap
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Long Sleeve Leotard in Genuine Leather with Chunky Chain Strap
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a chic long sleeve leotard around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Italy and needed chic 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Chic Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Genuine Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The long sleeve leotard 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-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?
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