Client service
Welcome to Alexander McQueen Client Service.
Here you can reference our policies, frequently asked questions, orders and returns tracking.
Our Client Service Team will be happy to give you further assistance on all other enquiries.
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Mon to Sat: 9:30am-7pm
FAQ
Order is processed:
The order is confirmed and we have sent a confirmation email with the Order Number. If you do not see the email, please check your SPAM folder.
Order is shipped:
We will send you a tracking number as soon as the order is shipped from our warehouse. You may also check the order status at any time by accessing Order History in your account.
We are pleased to offer a Distant Sale service via phone, online chat and phone. Our client service team will be able to process your order over the phone in most cases. To benefit from this service, please contact Client Service.
A pre-order is the reservation of an item that is not yet available for sale, but will be soon. An estimated delivery date is indicated for each pre-order item within the product page.
– Mixed order consisting of currently available and pre-order items: the products will be dispatched at two different times, but you will be charged only once for the shipping fees
– Order consisting of pre-order items with different delivery dates: the products will be shipped together on the latest estimated delivery date.
In any case, you will receive a confirmation email as soon as the package is shipped. The purchase of pre-order items can be made with Credit Card only. Once you complete your order, we will ask your bank to verify the supplied details; For pre-orders, payment authorization is of full amount.
This authorization is not a charge: Alexander McQueen will charge your card only once the package is being shipped.
Unfortunately the order cannot be cancelled once it has been confirmed. The package can be returned as indicated in our Return Policy.
We are pleased to offer a Reserve in Store service. This option allows you to reserve a product in a specific version or size to try on at a previously selected Alexander McQueen Store. If you select the Reserve in Store option, there is no obligation to purchase the selected product.
On our e-commerce website, please select a product and size. Please click on Reserve in Store. Select a country/region and city then Check Availability. Depending on product availability at the selected store, please click Reserve in Store. Please complete the online contact form with your details and click Send.
Once the reserved merchandise is available, you will receive a notification e-mail from the Store confirming the day and time of collection. Please present this email at the store upon collection, along with your ID.
The Promotional Codes of Alexander McQueen give you access to exclusive offers. To receive Promotional Codes, subscribe to our Newsletter.
To take advantage of a promotion, enter the code in the appropriate field at checkout and click “Apply”. Only one Promotional Code can be used for each order.
If the code doesn’t work please double check the dates of the promotion and which products and categories it can be applied to from the newsletter.
Our Client Service is available from Monday to Saturday, from 9:30am to 7pm (GMT), excluding the following closure days:
January 1st, New Year’s Day
April 22nd, Easter Monday
May 1st, Labour Day
May 8th, Armistice 1945
May 30th, Ascension Day
June 10th, Whit Monday
July 14th, National Day
August 15th, The Assumption
November 1st, All Saints Day
November 11th, Armistice 1918
December 25th, Christmas Day
Our Client Service is available on Sunday 13th December and on Sunday 20th December from 10am till 6pm
Alexander McQueen accepts the following payment methods:
Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB Diners, Visa Electron, Discover (US only), Maestro enabled debit cards.
The total amount will be charged to your card when the order is shipped.
Alexander McQueen features a Fast Checkout option, allowing you to securely save your credit card details so that you don’t have to re-enter them for future purchases.
PayPal: Shop easily online without having to enter your credit card details on the website.
Your account will be charged once the order is completed. To register for a PayPal account, please visit paypal.com.
Cash on Delivery: This option is only available in Japan. At time of delivery, you must have the exact order total indicated in the shipping confirmation email in cash. The courier cannot provide change and does not accept cheques. For eventual refunds, you must indicate a bank or postal account. This payment method has no additional cost.
Purchasing on Alexander McQueen is reserved for end consumers. All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Alexander McQueen issues an invoice for each order; the document will be sent as an attachment in the Shipping Confirmation email.
Please note: once the order is confirmed, we cannot modify the details you have entered and it is not possible to issue a new invoice.
On Alexander McQueen, every purchase is made with maximum security thanks to the use of Trustwave and Geotrust-certified secure servers and the implementation of the most advanced encryption services (SSL). We only use protected connections, as demonstrated by the “https” URL prefix and the lock symbol that appears in the browser’s address bar.
To safeguard your credit card purchases, you will always be asked to enter your CVV code for every order. Our Payments department may carry out anti-fraud checks before approving the transaction and for greater protection, they may contact you for further details before confirming the order.
Alexander McQueen offers Aftersales assistance and repair services for products purchased in our flagship stores, as well as in the official online store www.alexandermcqueen.com.
For product purchased on www.alexandermcqueen.com, kindly contact us by sending a clear photo of the item along with a full description of the issue, and select “Aftersales and Repairs” as the contact reason from the drop down menu. Our team will respond with further information and assist you with your inquery.
For product purchased in the flagship store, kindly contact your nearest store for further assistance.
For products purchased from a wholesale retailer, kindly contact the wholesale retailer of which the product was originally purchased for all Aftersales requests. Alexander McQueen is not responsible for products that have not been purchased directly from our flagship stores or www.alexandermcqueen.com.
We offer complimentary exchanges on online purchases. To request an exchange, please contact Client Service with your Order number within 14 days from delivery. You will then have 14 additional days to send the item back to us.
We currently offer exchanges for a different colour or size, not an alternative product.
You can return any item purchased on Alexander McQueen within 14 days of the delivery date.
1. Fill out the Return Form; you can access the form by logging into your account.
2. Make sure the merchandise you return is in its original condition, tags and packaging included, otherwise we will be unable to accept your return and issue a refund.
3. Pack the items in the order box (or any rigid carton box) and stick the pre-paid courier label over the prior delivery information. Using the label provided will guarantee a refund in the event of theft or loss during delivery to our warehouse in Italy.
4. Contact the courier serving your country to arrange the pick-up of your package wherever you wish.
Due to merchandising restrictions, all returns must be shipped from the same country they were purchased from.
Once your package reaches the warehouse, please allow 3 to 7 business days (depending on peak times) for your return to be processed. If your return does not meet the conditions listed, the package will be sent back to you. When your return has been accepted, your refund will be issued and you will receive a confirmation email.
For further information on the conditions for exercising your right to return, please see the Legal Area.
We are sorry but be cannot accept returns on any of the following product:
- Personalized products, such as monogrammed products
- Products made to measure or to your specifications;
- Products likely to be easily deteriorated or expired;
- Products which cannot be sent back given their nature (e.g. unsealed fragrance or cosmetics products), or for hygiene reasons (such as underwear, bathing suits, swim trunks, earrings and pierced jewellery).
We usually accept returns within 3 business days of their arrival at our warehouse. During peak times it could take up to 7 business days. Once your return has been accepted, we will immediately request reimbursement and send you a confirmation email.
The time needed to process your refund may vary based on the payment method used:
Credit Card: Our bank will reimburse you within 7 business days of the Return Acceptance Confirmation email. The time it takes to restore the credit back to your account depends on the Credit Card Issuer.
PayPal: You will see the refund in your PayPal account within 24 hours of the Return Confirmation email.
Cash on Delivery: Your refund will be issued through wire transfer to a bank account that should be indicated in the Return Form. You will see the refund in your account within 10 business days of the Return Confirmation email.
Orders made through www.alexandermcqueen.com can be returned to one of our direct operating stores for an exchange or a refund. To find the nearest location to you, please click here.
*excludes department stores, wholesale and franchise.
Purchases made within our direct operating stores may be returned for an exchange or store credit. To find the nearest location to you, please click here.
Due to restrictions, our worldwide policy does not extend to China or Japan, for any purchases made abroad.
If you have lost the pre-paid return label, please contact our client service team to reissue you a new one.
You can check the status of your return at any time in your Order History on My Account page.
If you order is shipped, you may find the order tracking number in the shipping confirmation email.
Alexander McQueen offers complimentary express shipping for all orders.
Orders will take 24- 48 hours to process before it is dispatched from the warehouse. Once the order is shipped from our warehouse, you will receive an email containing the tracking number.
Our courier delivers from Monday to Friday during business hours and will make three delivery attempts. After third attempt, your order will be returned to our warehouse. Please note that once you have placed an order, it is no longer possible to modify your shipping address.
Signature is required at delivery of all orders for security purposes.
Our warehouse is closed for public holidays. Please plan accordingly as orders will not be shipped out on those respective dates. All orders are processed automatically and we are unable to expedite or delay shipping times.
Orders placed online may be collected directly from one of our Stores, provided that your Order does not contain any Pre-order Products.
This service is only available at certain Alexander McQueen stores, and for certain products, when you choose the delivery method for your online order.
To select this option, please select Pick Up in Store in Store upon checkout and complete the purchase.
You will receive an email when your order arrives at the store. You will then have 15 days to collect it, failing which we will send you a withdrawal confirmation email. Following your confirmation, we will reimburse the amount paid.
To collect your order, speak to a member of our sales staff at the store and show them:
- the email or text message confirming availability of your order (paper copy of the email or email/text message on your smartphone or tablet);
- a valid ID.
We do not to ship orders to General Delivery, P.O. Boxes at this time. Orders made to any of these addresses will be cancelled.
The delivery address of your order must match the country site in which you place your order.
If you would like to ship your order to a different country, please make sure to change the country site on the menu bar before placing your order.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to choose a specific delivery date and time.
You may contact the courier serving your country to plan a possible delivery date.
You may click the “Forgot your password?” link on the Login page and follow the instructions to change your credentials.
Alternatively, you may contact us for further assistance.
Please contact us if you would like to cancel your account.
You will have access to exclusive areas and services dedicated to our registered customers.
By registering on www.alexandermcqueen.com, you can also use your account to shop in all the countries we serve.