Minimalist Pinnable Half Body Mannequin in Ribbed Jersey with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons

Minimalist Pinnable Half Body Mannequin in Ribbed Jersey with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons

A Nonprofit Organization approached us to develop a minimalist pinnable half body mannequin around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Nigeria 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

• The sample did not match the runway reference
• Decoration durability failed after two washes
• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

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. Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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

• 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
• Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a Nonprofit Organization launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.

What we would repeat

Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.

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