Runway-Inspired Pinnable Half Body Mannequin in Tencel with Gathered Sleeves

Runway-Inspired Pinnable Half Body Mannequin in Tencel with Gathered Sleeves

A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us to develop a runway-inspired pinnable half body mannequin around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Germany and needed runway-inspired 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
• Delivery missed the collection launch window
• 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. Tencel 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. Gathered Sleeves 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 10-week window.
• Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a Coffee Roaster Chain 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.

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.