Minimalist White Long Sleeve Blouse With Collar in Cupro with High-Low Hem
Minimalist White Long Sleeve Blouse With Collar in Cupro with High-Low Hem
A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a minimalist white long sleeve blouse with collar around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed minimalist 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Minimalist White Long Sleeve Blouse With Collar |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Fast-Growing Startup Label |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Cupro was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The white long sleeve blouse with collar was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Fast-Growing Startup Label 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



