Sculptural Silk Bonnet in Sequined Knit with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Silk Bonnet /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Silk Bonnet in Sequined Knit with Gathered Sleeves
An Influencer-Led Brand approached us to develop a sculptural silk bonnet around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed sculptural 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Silk Bonnet |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Influencer-Led Brand |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Sequined Knit was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The silk bonnet was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Influencer-Led Brand launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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