Effortless Plus Size Beach Dresses in Mohair with Fringe Trim
Effortless Plus Size Beach Dresses in Mohair with Fringe Trim
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a effortless plus size beach dresses around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Thailand and needed effortless 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified
| Product | Effortless Plus Size Beach Dresses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Thailand |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Mohair 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.
- Fringe Trim 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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.



