Boutique Second Hand Clothes Fashion in Metallic Thread with Chunky Chain Strap
Boutique Second Hand Clothes Fashion in Metallic Thread with Chunky Chain Strap
A Mining Company approached us to develop a boutique second hand clothes fashion around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for France and needed boutique 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

What we specified
| Product | Boutique Second Hand Clothes Fashion |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Mining Company |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The second hand clothes fashion was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Chunky Chain Strap 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 Mining Company 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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