Contemporary Womens Vest in Cashmere with Draped Neckline
Source:Womens Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Womens Vest in Cashmere with Draped Neckline
A Government Agency approached us to develop a contemporary womens vest around a single idea: draped neckline, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for France 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Womens Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Draped Neckline |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Cashmere 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.
- Draped Neckline 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
