FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Orders
- All Akris and Akris Punto Sale Items are non-refundable
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What is the availability status of items on the site?
All items for sale on the Akris.com e-boutique are available. However, it may be that a sale is made simultaneously online and in one of our boutiques. In such cases, our customer service will contact you as soon as possible. If your size is currently not available, please reach out to us under the Contact us section or leave your email address by clicking on “Get notified”. You will get an email once your size is back in stock. -
How may I get assistance with my online order?
Just get in touch with our Customer Service by telephone or by email. Contact us section. -
How do I know my size?
Please check out our size guide (open the menu on the top left and then click on "FIND YOUR SIZE" or on the product pages click on size finder for additional sizing information. -
I just finalized my order but I still have not received the order summary.
You may experience a few minutes delay after you have placed your order and before you receive the order summary. You should also check your "Spam" inbox, as the message may have been delivered there depending on your email settings. If you still have not received an email, please contact Customer Service. -
How do I cancel or modify my order?
Please contact our Customer Service as soon as possible by telephone or by email under the Contact us section. We will make every effort to accommodate your request. However, once an order has been submitted, we cannot guarantee that the purchase can be canceled or modified right away. However, it will still be possible to return the order and get a refund.
Gifts
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Will my order be gift-wrapped?
On the checkout page, you can select complimentary gift wrapping.
Your purchases are delivered in a black Akris box. -
Can I include a personalized gift message with my purchase?
When confirming your order, it is possible to include an accompanying card for a gift order. You can enter a message or request a blank card which you can personalize yourself. -
Can I use a gift card or store credit while shopping online?
Akris gift cards and boutique credits may not be used on the Akris.com website. Gift cards purchased online may be used for purchases on akris.com only.
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Will my gift order include the price of the items?
An order will be considered a "gift" if you select “gift wrapping” on the checkout page. The price of the items is not shown in the accompanying order slip. -
Can I request not to have the prices shown anywhere within the parcel?
To request a delivery with no pricing information, please select “gift wrapping” on the checkout page. Alternatively, please contact our Customer Service.
Delivery
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How much is the shipping?
We offer complimentary shipping on orders of USD 600 and up in the USA and USD 1'000 and up in Canada (otherwise a flat rate of USD 20.00 or USD 50.00 for express deliveries will be charged). Kindly note that shipping charges are not refundable in case of a return. -
What kind of shipping services do you provide?
All orders are shipped by UPS. -
How long does the delivery take?
Approx. 3-5 business days from the time you place your order (customized products are delivered within 3-4 weeks). Please note that orders outside the USA or Canada may take longer to ship depending on the country you are in. Orders with more than one product may be shipped in separate parcels with different delivery dates. If you need your order to arrive on a specific date, please contact our customer service and we will try our best to ensure timely delivery. -
Is there any exception on delivery times?
Some orders may take up to 72 additional hours to process as some stock needs to be shipped directly from Europe. If a standard order is placed over the weekend, the earliest it will ship is Monday. Additional validation may be required for all orders and can delay delivery. -
How do I know when my order has been processed?
Once your order has been processed, you will receive an email with the tracking number confirming your order has been shipped. -
How can I track my delivery?
Log in to your "Account" by clicking on the link located at the top right of the Akris.com website. Use the menu to track your order. If necessary, please feel free to contact our Customer Service by telephone or by email under the "Contact us" section. -
Where does Akris.com deliver?
Akris.com is based on fulfillment processes based out of the US, Europe, Switzerland, and Japan. At the moment we serve the following areas: USA and Canada (only in our US shop).
The following regions are served on our EU shop (English) or DE shop (German): Switzerland, all countries of the European Union, Norway, Principality of Liechtenstein, Great Britain, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan (only on our JP shop), Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Lebanon, South Africa (8 of 9 provinces - except Gauteng).
Customers in all the above countries do not have to pay customs duties - Akris organizes customs clearance and covers the cost of it (also in case of a return).
We will make every effort to ship to addresses outside of these regions, but we reserve the right to refuse orders there if circumstances beyond Akris' control require us to do so. Please contact our customer service if you require delivery to another country. Read more about international deliveries here. -
Could you deliver to a PO box or Mailbox?
For security reasons, Akris.com will not process any order that is requested to be delivered to a general delivery address or P.O. Box. All Akris.com packages are personally delivered to their recipient and, as a result, no packages will be dropped off in a mailbox. -
Is a signature required for delivery of my order?
Generally, we don't request the recipient's signature, but in some specific cases, it might be required on receipt of the parcel. -
Can you deliver to my hotel?
We can indeed deliver to your hotel. Please provide the name and address of your hotel, as well as the dates that you will be staying there, in the "comments" area when you place your order so that our Customer Service can have your package delivered within the given time frame. If we are unable to deliver within this time frame, we will contact you to give you prior notice. -
Can you delay my delivery?
We can delay your delivery for a few days. Please note down in the “comments area” when you will be back home so that our Customer Service can have your package delivered from then onwards.
Payment
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Which payment methods do you accept?
Akris accepts the following forms of payment for online purchases:- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Diners
- PAYPAL
- Shop Pay (Shopify)
- Google Pay
- Apple Pay
- Meta Pay
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Can I use different payment methods per order?
At this time, we only accept one form of payment per order. -
Is my payment secure?
All the transactions made on the Akris.com website are secure. The padlock symbol next to the address bar of the page beginning with "https" indicates that you are in a secure setting.Akris has also established specific security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use.
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Can I place an order using a bank card that is not my own?
Yes, in this case, please indicate the billing address associated with the card. -
When will my credit card be debited?
Cards and other payment methods are debited once your order has been accepted. -
What is the security code on my payment card?
A unique code made up of 3 or 4 digits secures remote sale transactions.
This code can be found:- on the back of your credit card in the signature field. It is made up of 3 digits (Visa or MasterCard, for example).
- or on the front, above your card number. It is made up of 4 digits (American Express, for example).
Returns and exchanges
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How long can I return or exchange an item?
Products can be returned or exchanged within 14 days from the date of purchase or delivery. However, we know that time is your most precious commodity and in some cases may not be readily available for such matters. If you ordered multiple items and they ship in separate packages, we will gladly accept returns within 14 days of when you receive the last shipment from your order. Kindly note that shipping charges are not refundable. Merchandise that has been worn, used, altered, or damaged will not be accepted. Security tags and labels should not be removed. Akris reserves the right to refuse the return of any merchandise that does not meet the above return requirements. Please complete the return form on this link
Once the return has been approved, you will receive a shipping label. Place it on your package and send your return for free.
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Can I return or exchange a customized item?
Please note that customized items (like personalized straps or bags with personalized straps) cannot be returned or exchanged.
These items can only be returned to us if there is a manufacturing defect or if Akris made an error in processing the order.
How do I return or exchange an item ordered via Akris.com?
- Complete the return form on this link:- Once your return has been approved, you will receive the return label.
- Prepare your package: Place your item in its original packaging and with the original receipt.
- Put the pre-paid label you received in the e-mail on your package: Cover old address labels with the new pre-paid label and securely seal your package with tape.
- Deliver your package to UPS: Drop your package off at any UPS store or pick-up location.
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Can I exchange an item ordered via Akris.com?
Please note that exchanges are subject to merchandise availability. We will inform you if we are unable to fulfill your order. -
Will you accept used merchandise?
Merchandise that has been worn, used, altered, or damaged will not be accepted. Akris reserves the right to refuse the return of any merchandise that does not meet the above return requirements at Akris's sole discretion. -
How can I return my bag with exotic skin?
Depending on the country of delivery the return of items purchased via Akris.com such as bags with exotic skin may require you to contact the Akris Customer Service department to organize their return. Please feel free to reach out to us before arranging the return. -
Can I return Akris products that I purchased at another store?
Please reach out to the store you purchased from to initiate an exchange/return. -
How will you issue the refund?
Refunds will be issued in the same form as the one utilized for payment. -
When will I receive my refund?
We strive to issue refunds as quickly as possible. You should receive your refund within 15 business days after your returned item(s) is/are received at our warehouse.
Return in store
Any online order can also be returned at any Akris Store.
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How?
1.Just bring the product to the store in the original box and the store staff will return it for you free of charge.
2. The refund is done on the spot. The recharge of your credit card will take 1-2 days.
If you would like to exchange your product, the store staff will help you choose a different size or color. If you would like to get a different article, you may need to ask for a refund of the original order, first, then make a new purchase in-store. Have fun shopping in any of the luxurious Akris stores in New York, Boston, etc.
Customer account
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Why should I create an account on Akris.com?
- You may find it convenient to create an account to:
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Access your information at any time, from all your devices:
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Create and save your personal wishlist to access on any device
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Manage your address book
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Go to your order history
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Update your personal data
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How do I login if I've forgotten my password?
Click "Account" at the top right of the Akris.com website, then click "forgot password". After entering the email address linked to your account, an email will be sent to you allowing you to reset your password. -
How do I make changes to my Akris.com account?
Simply sign in to your account and, by navigating the menu on the right, change the email address and/or password associated with your account, or edit or delete saved addresses -
How do I edit my Akris.com account?
To delete your Akris.com account, please contact Customer Service by telephone or email via the “Contact us” page.
Products
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Where else can I purchase Akris products?
Visit our store locator to see the full list of our boutiques as well as our partners with opening hours and contact details. -
Why can't I find an item on the website?
Each Akris boutique and partner is free to choose their assortment. The Akris.com site offers a selection of products that are all in stock in our boutiques. As our offering is constantly being updated, we invite you to check back regularly. -
How do I find an item on the website?
You may search our site by entering your request in the "Search" field located at the top left of your screen.Our Customer Service is at your disposal to assist you in your search, by telephone or by email under the "Contact us" section.
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Does Akris offer customization services?
For special requests please contact our Customer Service department by telephone or email via the “Contact us” page or visit one of our boutiques.
Newsletter
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Why sign up for our newsletter?
The Akris newsletter is an easy way to stay up to date with our latest news: events, fashion shows, exhibitions, or new items.We are committed to never communicating your email address to third parties.
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How can I sign up for your newsletter?
You can register directly by entering your email address on Akris.com. -
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You can unsubscribe directly:- By clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails
- By sending us an unsubscribe request by email via the "Contact us" section.
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