Designer Mens Black Down Jacket With Hood in Silk with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Mens Black Down Jacket With Hood /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Mens Black Down Jacket With Hood in Silk with Asymmetric Closure
A Bridal Studio approached us to develop a designer mens black down jacket with hood around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands and needed designer 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Designer Mens Black Down Jacket With Hood |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Bridal Studio |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Silk was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The mens black down jacket with hood was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Asymmetric Closure 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Bridal Studio launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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