Sculptural Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Silk with Smocked Panel
Source:Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Silk with Smocked Panel
A Public School District approached us to develop a sculptural plus size 3/4 sleeve tunic around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Egypt and needed sculptural 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Public School District |
| Market | Egypt |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Silk was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The plus size 3/4 sleeve tunic was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Smocked Panel 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Public School District 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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