Parisian Rhinestone Dress in Cupro with Padded Shoulder
Source:Rhinestone Dress /
Time:2026-09-30
Parisian Rhinestone Dress in Cupro with Padded Shoulder
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a parisian rhinestone dress around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Poland and needed parisian 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Parisian Rhinestone Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Poland |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cupro 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
