Capsule One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Genuine Leather with Fringe Trim
Source:One-Shoulder Maxi Dress /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule One-Shoulder Maxi Dress in Genuine Leather with Fringe Trim
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a capsule one-shoulder maxi dress around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Thailand 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Capsule One-Shoulder Maxi Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Thailand |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Genuine 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.
- Fringe Trim 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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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