Capsule Second Hand Clothes Fashion in Cupro with Hand-Finished Hem

Capsule Second Hand Clothes Fashion in Cupro with Hand-Finished Hem

A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a capsule second hand clothes fashion around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for the Philippines and needed capsule 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
• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
• Fabric hand feel changed between production runs

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Cupro was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The second hand clothes fashion was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Hand-Finished Hem was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result

• 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
• Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a Fast-Growing Startup Label 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.