Minimalist Peaky Blinders Peaked Cap in Sequined Knit with Lace Inset

Minimalist Peaky Blinders Peaked Cap in Sequined Knit with Lace Inset

A Yoga Retreat Brand approached us to develop a minimalist peaky blinders peaked cap around a single idea: lace inset, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates and needed minimalist 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
• Delivery missed the collection launch window
• The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Sequined Knit was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The peaky blinders peaked cap was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Lace Inset was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result

• 600 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
• Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
• The a Yoga Retreat 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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