Effortless Windbreaker Jacket Streetwear in Cashmere with Chunky Chain Strap

Effortless Windbreaker Jacket Streetwear in Cashmere with Chunky Chain Strap

A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a effortless windbreaker jacket streetwear around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Finland 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

• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
• Decoration durability failed after two washes
• The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The windbreaker jacket streetwear was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Chunky Chain Strap was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result

• 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
• Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a National Retail Chain 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.