Statement Rhinestone Embellished Chains in Silk with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Rhinestone Embellished Chains /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Rhinestone Embellished Chains in Silk with Contrast Topstitching
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a statement rhinestone embellished chains around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed statement 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Statement Rhinestone Embellished Chains |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Silk was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The rhinestone embellished chains was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Contrast Topstitching 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 12-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
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
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