Statement Swimwear Men Board Short in Organza with Asymmetric Closure
Statement Swimwear Men Board Short in Organza with Asymmetric Closure
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a statement swimwear men board short around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in organza. The capsule was destined for South Korea and needed statement 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Statement Swimwear Men Board Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | South Korea |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Organza |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Organza was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The swimwear men board short was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Asymmetric Closure 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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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