Terms of sale

consultations   faqs   ordering status

Ordering Conditions:
All orders have to be completely prepaid. No garment will be send out before it is paid in full. For pre-orders with an advance of four month or more you will have to pay a deposit of 50% of the total amount directly when you place your order. Deposits are non-refundable!
All sales are final, custom made clothing is non returnable!
Make sure you checked the
ordering status before you place an order.
Methods of payment: see
Order page
All orders are to be paid in Euro using International money order or bank transfer (you will need an account at a European bank).
Rush orders will cost you an additional charge of 15% ! (A rush order is any order with less than four weeks working time excluding shipping time!)                                                                                                                                                                               We are not responsible for any delays caused by customs, suppliers, mail services etc.                                                                     We reserve copyright on all documents left to the customer (sketches, patterns etc.). They may not be handed to a third party without written permission.                                                                                                                                                            The contract mailed to you is a binding offer. To accept this offer it is neccessary to return the signed papers in due time and submit payment.                                                                                                                                                                                        Your payment is considered acknowledgement of the order and acceptance of contract terms.                                        Cancellation of the order is possible within 14 days after contract conclusion. Materials that were already purchased for you will be deducted from your refund. We reserve the right to charge a fee to compensate expenses.                                                Any flaws must be mentioned in a written notfication within 2 weeks after receipt of your item. We are not liable for any deficits occuring afterwards. This does also apply to staff members.

Prices are subject to change without notice and not negotiable!

Consultation:

We will be happy to provide expert advice on all your questions regarding an order. You can contact us via email or make an appointment for a personal consultation. Please note that we will not answer any emails that do not refer to having a garment made in our studio. We ask you to only contact us if you are seriously interested in ordering a costume. For a consultation we charge a flat fee of 50 Euros. Should you decide to place an order with us, this sum will be deducted from the final cost of your order.

Contact advisory service by emailing to Christina (at) nehelenia (dot) de

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Do you have a shop I can visit?

No, this is a pure online business but you are always welcome for a personal fitting.

2. How can I order?

You will find all ordering information here.

3. What if my ordered garment does not fit?

For minimal alterations such as shortening the hem/sleeves etc. please consult a local seamstress to save on shipping. Any other alteration will be done according to your wishes but you cannot send custom made clothing back for refund.

4. How long will I have to wait for my order?

This depends on how many orders are currently on schedule and on what you ordered. Please allow a minimum of six weeks, at least 12 weeks for bridal gowns.

5. What if I need my garment earlier?

You can give a deadline for your order but rush orders will cost you an additional charge of 15% to add to the price. Also we are not responsible for shipping delays caused by the PO, customs bureau or other third parties.

6. Can I order a printed catalog?

No, a printed catalog is no longer available.

7. Can I order something that is not in the catalog?

Of course you can inquire for the garment of your dreams! We can create anything from scratch and will be happy to send fabric samples and quotes on prices (see 12.).

8. Can I try my garment on?

We prefer personal fittings in our studio, if you cannot come in person you may request a muslin that will be mailed to you.

9. Do you ship overseas?

Yes, we ship anywhere in the world! But please note that there are often custom fees (Non-EU countries, the USA and other overseas adresses)

10. Is express shipping available to overseas?

Of course there is the possibility of express shipping which enables you to receive your order in about 3 to 5 days, pricing depends on weight and size of your parcel.

11. Do you do wholesale?

No.

12. Is there anything you don´t make?

Yes, we do not make crossdressing garments, any fetish or leather stuff, sorry. Also no contemporary fashion.

13. What about male clothing?

We do make male clothing on occasion, e.g. for a bride & groom or if we are really interested in your project.

14. Where are the prices??

It is not possible to state a flat fee for historical garments. Each item is made to the customer´s specification.

15. Do you have the costume (XY) in stock?

No, we do not stock anything. All items are made to measure on your request.

 

Ordering Status / Delivery times:

Please allow at least six weeks for each ordered garment! The number of orders on schedule and the complexity of your garment may increase waiting time!

Please check this page before placing your order.

current status (November 3rd ) : New orders for 2008 are being accepted. If you need a bridal gown and have a deadline please order early!

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