Avant-Garde Womens Vest in Washed Linen with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Womens Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde Womens Vest in Washed Linen with Tonal Embroidery
A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us to develop a avant-garde womens vest around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Israel 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Womens Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Coffee Roaster Chain |
| Market | Israel |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Washed Linen 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.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Coffee Roaster 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.
