Statement Off-The-Shoulder Dresses in Tencel with Sculptural Draping
Source:Off-The-Shoulder Dresses /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Off-The-Shoulder Dresses in Tencel with Sculptural Draping
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a statement off-the-shoulder dresses around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Morocco and needed statement 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Statement Off-The-Shoulder Dresses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Morocco |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tencel 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.
- 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Trade Show Exhibitor 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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