Avant-Garde Womens Vest in Merino Wool with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Womens Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde Womens Vest in Merino Wool with Asymmetric Closure
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a avant-garde womens vest around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Singapore and needed avant-garde 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Womens Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | Singapore |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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 Railway Operator launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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