Statement One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Tencel with Tonal Embroidery
Source:One-Shoulder Maxi Dress /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Tencel with Tonal Embroidery
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a statement one-shoulder maxi dress around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Spain 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Statement One-Shoulder Maxi Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- 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.
- Tonal Embroidery 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Wholesale Distributor 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
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