Romantic Pinnable Half Body Mannequin in Ribbed Jersey with Contrast Topstitching

Romantic Pinnable Half Body Mannequin in Ribbed Jersey with Contrast Topstitching

A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a romantic pinnable half body mannequin around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed romantic 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

• Delivery missed the collection launch window
• Decoration durability failed after two washes
• Fabric hand feel changed between production runs

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The pinnable half body mannequin was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Contrast Topstitching 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

• 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
• Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a Streetwear Collective 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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