Editorial Rhinestone Bodysuit in Metallic Thread with Cut-Out Detail
Source:Rhinestone Bodysuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Rhinestone Bodysuit in Metallic Thread with Cut-Out Detail
A Dance School approached us to develop a editorial rhinestone bodysuit around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Austria 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Rhinestone Bodysuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | Austria |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The rhinestone bodysuit was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Cut-Out Detail 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance School 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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