Chic Pinnable Half Body Mannequin in Suede with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Pinnable Half Body Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Pinnable Half Body Mannequin in Suede with Gathered Sleeves
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a chic pinnable half body mannequin around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates and needed chic 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Chic Pinnable Half Body Mannequin |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | the United Arab Emirates |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Suede was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The pinnable half body mannequin was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
