Vintage-Inspired Navy Blue Men'S Blazer in Mohair with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Navy Blue Men'S Blazer /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Navy Blue Men'S Blazer in Mohair with Tonal Embroidery
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a vintage-inspired navy blue men's blazer around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Austria and needed vintage-inspired 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 | Vintage-Inspired Navy Blue Men'S Blazer |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Austria |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Mohair 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.
- Tonal Embroidery 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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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