Tailored Medieval Waist Belt in Velvet with Cut-Out Detail
Source:Medieval Waist Belt /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Medieval Waist Belt in Velvet with Cut-Out Detail
A Bridal Studio approached us to develop a tailored medieval waist belt around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Brazil and needed tailored 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Medieval Waist Belt |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Bridal Studio |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| 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.
- Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The medieval waist belt was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Cut-Out Detail 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Bridal Studio 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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