Statement One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Vegan Leather with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:One-Shoulder Maxi Dress /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Vegan Leather with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a statement one-shoulder maxi dress around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for the United States 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Statement One-Shoulder Maxi Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | the United States |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Vegan Leather 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.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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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