Sculptural Two-Tone Flip Sequins in Tulle with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Two-Tone Flip Sequins /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Two-Tone Flip Sequins in Tulle with Gathered Sleeves
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a sculptural two-tone flip sequins around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Mexico 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Two-Tone Flip Sequins |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The two-tone flip sequins 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-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?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
