FAQs

I've placed my order, when will it be shipped?

If you wish to receive your order urgently, please email us at customercare@queensofarchive.com and we'll do our best to assist you.

Please note: The estimated shipping timeframes are from courtier collection. Please allow for this for time critical orders.

At sale or promotional times, fulfilment of your order may be delayed. 

Will my International order have additional Customs Duties or import taxes/tariffs?

We cover all of customs duties and taxes for international orders.

What is your made to order service?

Alongside our normal limited run dresses, we are launching a super exclusive run of  made to order dresses in select styles. The dresses will be available to order (pre-order) and will stop as soon as the allocated amount of orders is reached. The low numbers will be limited by the amount of printed fabric we have and will help us reach our zero waste goals whilst providing you with a truly unique and one of a kind dress.

Why do you offer pre-order?

We want to be able to make sure we minimise waste by making sure we produce as close to what is needed as possible. Pre-order enables us to help reach our zero waste goals at the same time as creating exclusivity, meaning every purchase is only even one of a small number.

How many of each dress will you make?

All of our dresses are exclusive, limited editions. The quantities will vary by each dress and depend on a number of factors. You can rest assured you'll be wearing an exclusive, slow fashion showstopper.

How are you sustainable? 

We believe in taking things slow. Our limited run dresses are produced with great care to make sure they stay in your wardrobe as long as possible. Some of our investment pieces are produced in alternative luxe fabrications in ethical factories that support and invest in their predominantly female workforce. 

Sustainability is hugely important to us, and we’ll be constantly trying to improve our practices across the board as we grow. 

Do you ship Worldwide?

Yes we do. We have partnered with DHL to offer DHL Express Worldwide shipping. We currently cannot ship to Russia.

What type of shipping options do you offer?

For the UK we offer express shipping. For the most of Europe this means 1-3 days delivery, with the US taking 2-3 business days and Australia 3+ days. 

Please check our Delivery & Returns section for more information.

 

I've a split order, which mixes 'in stock' and 'pre-order' items - will you split the delivery or wait until all items are available?

We are aware that split orders from us can be a little more complicated than traditional retailers and brands. Our pre-order periods can result in mixed orders, where one item is on pre-order, and other item/items are in stock. 

In order to try and limit our impact on the environment, we'd prefer to send mixed, multiple item orders together, waiting for all items to be available to ship together. Of course we understand this isn't always preferred, so we'll be in touch to ask what you how you'd like to proceed.

Please note, the cost of postage may be affected by split deliveries, and may see an increase if you decide you'd like us to ship separately. We'll be in touch to make sure you are happy with any additional postage charges before we dispatch your items, and in this instance will send an invoice to cover any additional costs.

Can I cancel my pre-order before it ships?

Yes you can. We understand you may change your mind before we can ship the item. If you do, email us at customercare@queensofarchive.com and we’ll sort the rest.

Do you offer exchanges?

Unfortunately, we no longer offer exchanges. Our limited edition production and  distribution centre mean that exchange processing is not possible. The only way to change your purchase is to start a refund on your original purchase and make a new purchase for the preferred product.

Can I return my purchase?

You can return your item by contacting us at customercare@queensofarchive.com within 14 days of receipt of the item. The dress must be unworn, in its original condition with tags and labels in their original state. Please refer to our returns policy for further information on our return policy.

Are Returns free?

Unfortunately, we are not currently available to offer free returns. Please refer to our returns policy for further information on our return policy.

The cost of the return is covered by the customer.

We will introduce pre-paid return shipping soon, where the cost of the return will be deducted from the refunded amount, if the return criteria is met.

What currencies can I pay in?

We offer multiple currencies for payment. Please note, if you change your shipping country during checkout, this may affect the currency you pay in. You’ll be able to double check the country selected at the bottom of the website, should the geo location not identify your correct location.

What is Klarna?

Klarna is a payment service which allows you to pay for your purchase in 3 equal monthly instalments. Klarna is available on both pre-order purchases and normal purchases. Please note the Klarna button will not appear on pre-order product pages, but it will appear at the payment section of your transaction.

When opting to utilise the Klarna service, your payment contract is taken with Klarna via your Klarna account which you will create, if you are a new user. For more information please visit the Klarna website.

What is Clearpay?

Clearpay allows you to shop now and pay later, always interest-free*. With Clearpay, your purchase will be split into 4 payments, payable every 2 weeks.

First-time customers will need to create a Clearpay account (with instant approval decision) and returning customers will simply log in to make their purchase. For online orders, the goods will be shipped to you by the retailer after checkout.

When opting to utilise the Clearpay service, your payment contract is taken with Clearpay via your Clearpay account which you will create, if you are a new user. For more information please visit the Clearpay website.