Contemporary Off-The-Shoulder Dresses in Crochet with Fringe Trim
Source:Off-The-Shoulder Dresses /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Off-The-Shoulder Dresses in Crochet with Fringe Trim
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a contemporary off-the-shoulder dresses around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Chile 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Off-The-Shoulder Dresses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The off-the-shoulder dresses was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Fringe Trim 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
