Avant-Garde One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Velvet with Bow Detail
Source:One-Shoulder Maxi Dress /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Velvet with Bow Detail
A Uniform Supplier approached us to develop a avant-garde one-shoulder maxi dress around a single idea: bow detail, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom and needed avant-garde 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde One-Shoulder Maxi Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Uniform Supplier |
| Market | the United Kingdom |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The one-shoulder maxi dress was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Bow Detail 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Uniform Supplier 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
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