Luxe Unisex Outdoor Cap in Tulle with Waist Tie Belt
Luxe Unisex Outdoor Cap in Tulle with Waist Tie Belt
An Independent Fashion Designer approached us to develop a luxe unisex outdoor cap around a single idea: waist tie belt, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Italy and needed luxe 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

What we specified
| Product | Luxe Unisex Outdoor Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Fashion Designer |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Waist Tie Belt |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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 unisex outdoor cap was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Waist Tie Belt 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Fashion Designer 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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