Sculptural Mens Vest in Suede with High-Low Hem
Source:Mens Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Mens Vest in Suede with High-Low Hem
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a sculptural mens vest around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for China and needed sculptural 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Mens Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | China |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Suede was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The mens vest was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marathon Organizer 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.
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