Chic Summer Maxi Dress in Genuine Leather with Sculptural Draping
Source:Summer Maxi Dress /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Summer Maxi Dress in Genuine Leather with Sculptural Draping
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a chic summer maxi dress around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed chic 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Chic Summer Maxi Dress |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Genuine Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The summer maxi dress was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Sculptural Draping 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
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