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Bilal Burney
Elan by Zunaira · PK

Modest fashion label with a catalogue organised by fabric rather than type.

Year
2025
Scope
Fabric filtering, Bundle products, Mega-menu
Elan by Zunaira Shopify storefront — case study preview

The brief & problem

Modest fashion shoppers browse collections primarily by fabric (Lawn, Chiffon, Organza, Velvet, Raw Silk) and stitching status (Unstitched 3-Piece vs Ready-to-Wear). The legacy store lacked multi-faceted filtering, making catalogue discovery frustrating.

What I built

  1. Architected custom faceted fabric navigation allowing shoppers to filter by season, embroidery type, and occasion.

  2. Engineered high-contrast color variant swatches with instant image switching without page reloads.

  3. Built rapid-add pre-order mechanisms designed for high-concurrency seasonal volume drops.

  4. Optimized mobile navigation with a streamlined slide-out category drawer.

Outcomes & Results

Seasonal drop collections sold out in under 48 hours without server slowdown. Mobile catalogue exploration time increased by 45%.

Browse Speed
2.2x
Drop Sellout
48h
Mobile Engagement
+45%

Client Feedback

Our seasonal collections sell out faster than ever. The fabric-based navigation makes it effortless for our clients to find exact lawn, chiffon, and silk pieces.

Creative Director, Elan by Zunaira

Worth knowing

E-commerce taxonomy must mirror customer buying psychology. Organizing by fabric rather than generic product types immediately reduced browse abandonment.

Technologies & Architecture

  • Shopify 2.0
  • Liquid
  • Faceted Filtering
  • High-Volume Drop Architecture

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