Tailored Plus Size Equestrian Clothing in Merino Wool with Draped Neckline

Tailored Plus Size Equestrian Clothing in Merino Wool with Draped Neckline

A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a tailored plus size equestrian clothing around a single idea: draped neckline, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Spain and needed tailored 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
• The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
• Fabric hand feel changed between production runs

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The plus size equestrian clothing was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Draped Neckline 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 10-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

Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.

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