Vintage-Inspired Swim Shorts Girls Swimsuit in Washed Linen with Raw-Edge Detailing
Vintage-Inspired Swim Shorts Girls Swimsuit in Washed Linen with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a vintage-inspired swim shorts girls swimsuit around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Spain 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Swim Shorts Girls Swimsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The swim shorts girls swimsuit was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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 a Shopify DTC Brand 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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