THE AFTER RAIN
We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for choosing AR.
Your trust in us means the world, and we are truly thankful for the opportunity to style you.
At AR, every customer is valued, and we are committed to providing the best possible service. Thank you once again for supporting our small business. We look forward to continuing to meet and exceed your expectations. Below is a guide to the back end rules!
OUR DETAILS AT YOUR FEET...
MADE TO ORDER PROCESS
Once you choose your special pair, We kindly ask for you to place your order in advance.
And let us create your magic for you.
Pre Order will allow us to bespoke create your colour and size within a month of you placing.
If you are un sure of your size you can measure this up below.
DELIVERY
We offer flexible shipping options to meet your needs - Express, Australia Post and Couriers Please.
For orders within Australia we recommend choosing the Express post option as it will be a more guaranteed to receive your order faster & in time for your special event.
At times standard post can be as quick as 4 days & delayed for up to 10-14 business days in busy periods.
Once your order has been handed over to Australia post we will have no control on speeding up or re-directing your delivery address.
Please be mindful to double check your shipping address on order placement. Sometimes Automated shipping inputs can throw a spanner.
Once your item has been made, received & checked over, we neatly pack into recyclable packaging for you to treasure, love and enjoy.
Enjoy free standard shipping on 'Full Priced' Australian orders over $150 AUD and International orders over $300 AUD*
DELIVERY TIMES
Australia Express 1-4 business days
Australia Standard Shipping 2-12 business days
International 4-14 business days
Please note during peak sale times there may be shipping delays. Online Sample sale, Black Friday and Boxing day sales orders may take up to 10-14 business days to be delivered within Australia.
DELIVERY AND SHIPPING ADDRESS
Please note that once your order has been collected and lodged by Post or courier collection, AR is not liable for lost or missing parcels. The delivery address noted on order placement is automated to your shipment booking. To give us the opportunity to fix any errors in your shipping address, We must be notified to us by email before fulfilment of your order. CONTACT US HERE
SHIPPING
We offer flexible shipping options to meet your needs - Express, Australia Post and Couriers Please.
FULL PRICE Australia
Orders under $150 AUD - $12 Regular Shipping or $16 Express Shipping
Orders over $150 - Free Standard Shipping.
See below for International rates
FINAL and PROMOTIONAL SALE (INCLUDES NOVEMBER SALE ITEMS)
Due to the heavy discounts in offer. We kindly ask for flat shipping fees - shipping fees are passed directly to our carrier in order to assist with our costs in running sample sales
INTERNATIONAL
Enjoy complimentary International Shipping on orders over $300AUD (excl. UAE) For all other orders please see the following rates for orders under $300 New Zealand $5 for orders under $99 - Free shipping for orders over $99
Customs/ Import Duties and Taxes
Import duties and taxes are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are your responsibility and will be collected from you by the carrier. Duties /Taxes on goods vary widely depending on the product value and the country you are having your order delivered to.
RETURNS
AR accepts returns on full priced items* within 14 days from the delivery confirmation date under the following conditions
Please try your new pair on a soft or carpet surface to avoid marks or scuffing.
- Item(s) must be returned in their original condition and packaging: unworn, unwashed and with all tags attached.
- Item(s) must not look worn, scuffed or marked.
- Item(s) ordered as a bespoke colour combination out of our standard offering is unable to be returned.
- Afterpay, Layby and ZipPay method orders are strictly returnable for a credit note or 8% merchant fee to be deduced from refund.
To return your item please email your return request with your order name & number to our CONTACT PAGE HERE
ONCE YOUR RETURN HAS BEEN LODGED
FULL PRICED PURCHASES AUSTRALIA WIDE:
- You will receive an email from our customer support team with instructions on how to send your item back to AR
- If you choose to exchange your item please contact us so we can allocate your size for exchange.
International customers, due to the inflated shipping fees expenses on your original order, we will kindly ask for you to send the item back to at your own expense address provided by us.
FINAL SALE, EOY SALE, PROMOTIONAL SALE PURCHASES:
- We can only offer exchange only for SALE ITEMS
- Final or promotional sale applies when your item is reduced at more than 10% of its full RRP.
AR is a low profit label, selling items at reduced prices usually results in a loss to this small business.
ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR RETURN
- If you are an AU customer you will be able to track your return via the Aus Post label you received. For international customers we recommend organising a label that you can track.
- Refunds are processed within 4 business days of your return being received to HQ and are made in the form of the original payment or, if you wish, store credit
- If you opt for store credit, this credit will be made immediately available to you via email. Please note, store credits can only be redeemed once & cannot be refunded at a later date.
- If you paid via card, Pending your bank issuer funds can take 5-7 business days to securely process.
- If you paid via AfterPay Zip Pay or Alipay you will receive a credit or refund minus 8% of the transaction value (due to inflated administration charges as a small business)
- You will receive a courtesy email update As soon as your refund has been initiated.
Original shipping charges are non-refundable and charges for returned items are the responsibility of the customer. AR takes no responsibility for missing incoming deliveries of a return. We encourage you to return your item(s) via registered or traceable postal services as return parcels remain the responsibility of the customer until received by AR
If your item is returned with evidence or it being worn, dirty or scuffed. AR has the right to return the item to customer at their expense or charge a $30 footwear dry cleaning fee.
Please be respectful as our Occupational Health and Safety standards are strictly in line with World Health and Australian Government guidelines.
Please note if you change your mind from an exchange, we don’t accept exchanges for a refund. And further returns will need to be sent back at the customers expense for a credit note only. Credit notes can only be redeemed once.
SALES & PROMOTIONS
AR is a low profit label, selling items at reduced prices usually results in a loss to this small business.
All items bought under any sale or promotion including Flash Sales (anything reduced more than 10%)
Sale Items sold at 30% or more reduced than original RRP can only be returned for a size exchange. The customer is responsible for cost of shipping on exchanges.
Items sold at more than 40%, SAMPLE and ARCHIVE SALES are strictly non returnable.
All SAMPLE & ARCHIVE sale purchases are final and not eligible for any returns, this includes store credit, exchange or refund.
Shipping is passed directly to shipping carriers so shipping is non-refundable unless item could not be provided and no shipping carrier used for that particular order.
Please choose carefully and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding sizing... we are here to assist with your measurements and recommending the best size for you
UNSURE ABOUT YOUR FIT?
are you unsure of your fit. Our sizes are graded in EU sizing. You can view our fit chart here.