Capsule One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Tencel with Gathered Sleeves
Source:One-Shoulder Maxi Dress /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Tencel with Gathered Sleeves
A Public School District approached us to develop a capsule one-shoulder maxi dress around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Russia and needed capsule 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Capsule One-Shoulder Maxi Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Public School District |
| Market | Russia |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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 one-shoulder maxi dress was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Public School District 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.
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