Editorial Long Sleeve Leotard in Metallic Thread with Lace Inset
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Long Sleeve Leotard in Metallic Thread with Lace Inset
An Independent Boutique Brand approached us to develop a editorial long sleeve leotard around a single idea: lace inset, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for India and needed editorial 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Boutique Brand |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- Lace Inset 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 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Boutique Brand 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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