HOW DOES ORDERING WORK?

(1) When you found a product you want to order, put it into the cart by clicking the 'BUY' - button (right upper corner

of product page).

*Please always have a look at current turnaround-times that are stated below that button. There are products made-to-order (turnaround times) and ready to ship (immediate shipping) products.

 

(2) You can now go to checkout or further shop and add more products to the cart.

 

(3) Checkout Process:

(3.1) Shopping cart review, possibility to enter a discount code and to write an additional note to the seller.

(3.2) Enter your personal data (information with an asterisk are obligatory)

(3.3) Choose your payment method (--> payment options: PayPal, Credit Card)

(3.4.) Review your order and confirm 

You have successfully placed your order and will receive a confirmation email, including all information.

 

(4) In case you ordered a made-to.-measure item:

    At the order confirmation page, you will be provided with a link that directly leads you to the measurement form

to fill in your measurements right away or to do it later via the always accessible website tab 'Submit your measurements'

 

(5) Production Process (in case of made-to-order / custom products):

(5.1)  The manufacturing of your garment(s) starts after the full payment was received by PRETTIE LANES, in the turnaround time stated at the product pages at the day of the payment (not the day of your order. Especially applies to pre-payments).

(5.2) By that you should have send your measurements to us. If there seems something unrealistic with your measurements, You will be contacted for clarification (in case of a made-to-measure dress)

(5.3) Pattern creation of your garment(s)

(5.4) Manufacturing/Sewing of your garment(s)

 

(6) Your order is ready to be packed (please note prolonged production times when you order more then one product)

and shipped out to you. You will receive a shipping confirmation email for your information.

MY FAVOURITE DESIGN IS SOLD OUT - WILL IT COME BACK AGAIN?

All of PRETTIE LANES' designs are limited editions. Once sold out, a design will never come back in exactly the same style. However, a similar design might come back in a different colorway/fabric in the future.

CAN I RETURN ITEMS?

 

Excluded from this right of return are: all products that are made-to-order, made-to-measure clothing and any customized items, jewellery, true vintage items. If you want to return an item it has to be returned insured and at your cost. Your payment will be refunded (excluding initial shipping costs) within 30 days after your package was received and only if the items are in the condition they were sent with all tags still attached. For further details and deadlines, please see my 'General Terms and Conditions' or my Shipping & Returns - section.

CAN I ORDER CUSTOM CLOTHING?

PRETTIE LANES does not take any more clients for individually designed garments.

 

Red Carpet? Evening event?

The inhouse couture atelier of PRETTIE LANES assists you with all inquiries about luxury evening couture. 100% Handmade to your measurements in Switzerland and all custom designed and one of a kind.

 

WHAT DOES FLATRATE SHIPPING MEAN?

Flatrate shipping means that you can buy as many items as you wish for a fixed postage. For more information, please have a look at my 'Shipping & Returns' - section.

DO I HAVE TO PAY DUTIES/IMPORT TAXES WHEN ORDERING WITH YOU?

Switzerland is not a member of the European Union. If you are located outside Switzerland, you will may pay import taxes/fees/duties for your order. The amount depends on your location and on the value of your order and is the sole responsibility of the customer.

 

If you are located within the European Union (EU) or in a country Switzerland had a trade agreement with, please visit the Information page "CUSTOMS DUTY & TAX INFO" to find out detailed information about how to estimate your expected import value.

WHAT IS YOUR MANUFACTURING TIME? (time to produce the garments, turnaround time)

Current turnaround times are always stated on each individual product page below the price. You will be notified by email as soon as your order has been shipped. Please note: Orders are shipped as soon as they are completed (no partial shipments). In addition, if you order more than one garment, manufacturing times are slightly prolonged, depending on how many items you ordered.

HOW CAN I PAY?

You can pay via PayPal and Stripe (Credit Card). //More info//

CAN I BUY VOUCHERS?

Please have a look at the 'Gift Cards' - section for vouchers.

I DO NOT WANT TO MISS NEW DESIGNS! HOW CAN I STAY INFORMED?

If you never want to miss news or special deals, feel free to follow PRETTIE LANES via Social Media: Instagram. Or join the free Newsletter .

PRETTIE LANES is an independent, one-woman fashion house specialized in 1940s and 1950s inspired styles with an era authentic look & feel. The custom sized, limited edition day wear is ethically tailored in Switzerland using finest mid-century sewing and construction techniques and environmentally conscious, natural materials. From Day Wear & Hats to Festive Attire and Couture Gowns, PRETTIE LANES offers the new, traditionally fashioned alternative to true vintage in your size. The original since 2015, serving clients in - to date - more than 47 countries. Worldwide Flatrate Shipping.

 

Limited

editions


Away from mass production and sameness - PRETTIE LANES fashion designs are sold in limited editions only. Once sold out - a design will never be available again in the exact same style & material to maintain specialty, exclusivity and add additional value to every single piece. Following a sustainable, made-to-order policy, you can purchase your very own PRETTIE LANES original exclusively via this online boutique.

 

 

swiss

handmade


Environmentally conscious, the day wear line is designed & handmade to order from era accurate, plastic free, bio degradable fabrics and durable materials in PRETTIE LANES' atelier in Zurich, Switzerland. The in-house pattern creation and size customization options will make it easy for you to order your individual size without(!) the nowadays commonly used plastic based stretch fibers necessary to ‚fit in‘. Ethically manufactured, slow fashion without any surplus produced.

 

 

period

authentic


PRETTIE LANES offers the new, traditionally fashioned alternative to true vintage in your size - the original since 2015. All designs are manufactured using finest, historically accurate sewing and construction techniques as well as period accurate materials, creating that signature vintage look & feel emphasized by a generous amount of hand-stitched details - a luxury component all PRETTIE LANES originals feature.

 

 

size

inclusive


The in-house design and manufacturing process at PRETTIE LANES allow for customized designs as well as customized sizing. Choose a custom waist, a custom bodice length, a custom skirt length or go for a full made-to-measure. Body positivity is one of the core values of this company that cherishes and serves clients of all shapes and sizes around the globe by creating flattering and well fitted silhouettes without harmful plastic-based stretch fibers.

 

 

small

business


Welcome to one of the smallest „fashion houses“ in the world! PRETTIE LANES is an independent one-woman business with the designer & owner F.ranziska Schlupski caring about each process on her own- from the design & pattern creation to sourcing, manufacturing each garment, marketing & more. Till to date, PRETTIE LANES serves clients in more than 47 countries worldwide with ethically made, slow fashion. Shop small - Enjoy the special!

 

 


responsibility


PRETTIE LANES fashion designs are ethically tailored in Switzerland on a sustainable, made-to-order basis to sync supply and demand in an industry in which garment waste remains one of the major problems. PRETTIE LANES manufactures with highest quality standards and uses plastic free, renewable raw material based, recyclable and bio-degradable fabrics whenever possible to avoid harmful plastics. All orders are packed plastic-free in fully bio-degradable and recyclable materials. Social responsibility has been a key pillar of this company and since the beginning of operation in 2015, PRETTIE LANES has been and still is a donor and supporter of organizations and projects worldwide. Thank you for shopping small!

 

„TIMELESS TOGETHER“ - REFER A FRIEND


Love PRETTIE LANES’ midcentury designs? Share the style with your friends! Refer a friend to PRETTIE LANES and when they make their first purchase, you’ll receive a 50,- Swiss Franc voucher and they’ll enjoy free shipping on their order. It’s all about saying thank you for keeping timeless fashion alive and supporting this small business! Let’s stay timeless together. Worldwide.*

CUSTOMER SERVICE


Email: info@prettielanes.com or Contact

Gift a tailored garment - Buy a voucher.

Frequently asked questions - FAQ

Find more information about sizing

Find the General Terms & Conditions

 

For made to measures, please SUBMIT YOUR MEASUREMENTS here.

 

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:

Find all Customs Duty & Tax Info

 

about


PRETTIE LANES offers much more than a handmade, period - authentic design. It sells the new, traditionally fashioned alternative to true vintage, in your size... more

 

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SOCIAL MEDIA


Find daily color palette inspirations, textile knowledge and interesting articles about personalities that shaped midcentury fashion at PRETTIE LANES on Instagram.

 

Folloe PRETTIE LANES´Visual Diary on Pinterest

 

 

 


payment


LAYAWAY is available for orders (order value) from 500,- Swiss Franc.

 

Pay your Prettie Lanes order with PayPal or credit card. Credit card logos Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover
Pay your Prettie Lanes order with Credit Card via the secured payment option Stripe. Stripe Logo

 

 

shipping & returns


WORLDWIDE FLATRATE SHIPPING 38,- CHF for international orders and 11,- CHF for Swiss orders.

 

Bundle orders & share the flatrate. Use code "BUNDLE" for internat. orders and code "BUNDLE-CH" for Swiss orders.

 

Customs Duty & Tax Info

 

 

 

 

  

     



* "TIMELESS TOGETHER" - Refer a friend.

How it works:  While placing their first(!) order at PRETTIE LANES, your friend simply adds your name in the comment section during checkout. After successfully placing their order, they`ll receive a full refund of their paid shipping fee and you will receive your voucher. As the existing client that you are, the voucher will be sent to your registered / archived email address.