Vintage-Inspired Silk Flower Brooches in Velvet with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Silk Flower Brooches /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Silk Flower Brooches in Velvet with Hand-Finished Hem
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a vintage-inspired silk flower brooches around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Malaysia and needed vintage-inspired 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Silk Flower Brooches |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Malaysia |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The silk flower brooches was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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 6-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
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
Planning a similar capsule?
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