Sculptural Silk Bonnet in Mohair with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Silk Bonnet /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Silk Bonnet in Mohair with Gathered Sleeves
A Government Agency approached us to develop a sculptural silk bonnet around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in mohair. 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Silk Bonnet |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Mohair 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
