Contemporary Womens Vest in Tencel with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Womens Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Womens Vest in Tencel with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Ski Resort approached us to develop a contemporary womens vest around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Chile and needed contemporary 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Womens Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Ski Resort |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Tencel was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The womens vest was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Ski Resort 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.
