Editorial Rhinestone Dress in Cashmere with Lace Inset
Source:Rhinestone Dress /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Rhinestone Dress in Cashmere with Lace Inset
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a editorial rhinestone dress around a single idea: lace inset, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Japan 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Rhinestone Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The rhinestone dress was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Lace Inset 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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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