Effortless Vintage Wedding Gloves in Velvet with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Vintage Wedding Gloves /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Vintage Wedding Gloves in Velvet with Gathered Sleeves
A Dance School approached us to develop a effortless vintage wedding gloves around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed effortless 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 sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Vintage Wedding Gloves |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The vintage wedding gloves 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance School 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.
