Contemporary Navy Blue Men'S Blazer in Merino Wool with Sculptural Draping
Contemporary Navy Blue Men'S Blazer in Merino Wool with Sculptural Draping
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a contemporary navy blue men's blazer around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed contemporary 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Navy Blue Men'S Blazer |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The navy blue men's blazer was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Sculptural Draping 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box 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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