Elevated Mens Vest in Cashmere with Open Back
Source:Mens Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Mens Vest in Cashmere with Open Back
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a elevated mens vest around a single idea: open back, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom and needed elevated 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Mens Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | the United Kingdom |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cashmere 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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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