Capsule Peaky Blinders Peaked Cap in Washed Linen with Delicate Pleating
Capsule Peaky Blinders Peaked Cap in Washed Linen with Delicate Pleating
A Bridal Studio approached us to develop a capsule peaky blinders peaked cap around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified
| Product | Capsule Peaky Blinders Peaked Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Bridal Studio |
| Market | the United Arab Emirates |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The peaky blinders peaked cap was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Delicate Pleating 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Bridal Studio 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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