Editorial Mens Vest in Silk with Open Back
Source:Mens Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Mens Vest in Silk with Open Back
A Boutique Fitness Studio approached us to develop a editorial mens vest around a single idea: open back, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Australia 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Mens Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Boutique Fitness Studio |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Silk 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.
- Open Back 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Boutique Fitness Studio 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?
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