Editorial Red Coat For Kids in Organza with Gathered Sleeves
Editorial Red Coat For Kids in Organza with Gathered Sleeves
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a editorial red coat for kids around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in organza. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed editorial 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Editorial Red Coat For Kids |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Organza |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Organza was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The red coat for kids was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.

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.



