Effortless Long Sleeve Leotard in Genuine Leather with Feather Trim
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Long Sleeve Leotard in Genuine Leather with Feather Trim
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a effortless long sleeve leotard around a single idea: feather trim, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for France and needed effortless 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| 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.
- 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.
- Feather Trim 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
