Contemporary Plus Size Competition Swimsuits in Genuine Leather with Asymmetric Closure

Contemporary Plus Size Competition Swimsuits in Genuine Leather with Asymmetric Closure

A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a contemporary plus size competition swimsuits around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed contemporary 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

• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
• The sample did not match the runway reference
• Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Genuine Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The plus size competition swimsuits was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Asymmetric Closure 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

• 600 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
• Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a National Retail Chain 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.

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