Cashmere Sweaters for a Collegiate Capsule Collection

Class Trip aimed to create collegiate sweaters that went beyond standard blanks. I guided them through each stage — from cashmere selection and product development to bulk production and 3PL delivery — bringing their first licensed collection to market.

Class Trip - Launching a label

Working with Class Trip, we transformed an idea for elevated collegiate apparel into a fully realized cashmere program. The collection balanced the comfort of classic campus wear with the craftsmanship of fine knitwear, establishing a model for future product categories.

Class Trip’s vision was ambitious: launch a collegiate apparel brand with luxury-level materials and a tailored fit, while navigating first-time product development, vendor management, and collegiate licensing requirements. They needed a partner who could bring clarity, technical precision, and a strong vendor network to realize their vision.

Class Trip came to us with an ambitious idea and no existing product framework. Together we built a process that took them from concept sketches to a finished shipment of 930 cashmere sweaters.

We began by curating a capsule collection of eight cashmere sweater styles. From sketches to tech packs, every step was handled in-house at Chernandez Studio. Together, we selected the cashmere quality, collaborated with the nominated manufacturer on yarn sourcing, and established the color range for the debut collection.

Beyond design, we provided full production oversight — reviewing fit samples, issuing purchase orders, managing UPC codes and packaging, approving the Top of Production (TOP) sample, and coordinating with the brand’s freight forwarder to ensure smooth delivery to their U.S. 3PL.

Partnering with Class Trip from their earliest stages offered the opportunity to build something from the ground up — a brand that combines collegiate heritage with the craftsmanship of fine cashmere. Our collaboration demonstrates how a clear process and technical expertise can bring ambitious concepts to market with confidence.