Avant-Garde Plus Size Beach Dresses in Vegan Leather with Contrast Topstitching
Avant-Garde Plus Size Beach Dresses in Vegan Leather with Contrast Topstitching
A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us to develop a avant-garde plus size beach dresses around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed avant-garde 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Plus Size Beach Dresses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Coffee Roaster Chain |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Vegan Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The plus size beach dresses was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Contrast Topstitching 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 6-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.

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