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The Most Incredible Surf Video. Ever?


Image by Anthony Tortoriello

Pipeline Winter 2013 from Eric Sterman.

Known around the world, Pipeline in Hawaii is home to some of the largest and deadliest waves in the world.
Almost every day of the year surfers from around the globe head to Pipeline to try their hand at conquering this infamous break.

Many, many films and documentaries have been shot at Pipeline, but none quite like this.

Using a GoPro camera and a DJI Phantom quadcopter, aerial photographer Eric Sterman has captured some of the world’s top surfers taming these massive waves.

The result is a truly breathtaking video from a perspective which used to be impossible for filmmakers to achieve without hiring a helicopter.

Even if you’re not a surfer, these few minutes will awe and inspire.

Dive in

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Summer’s coming in Sydney, and the promise of hot weather has got me thinking about my favourite swimming holes around the world. Not one of them is a relaxing sandy beach lapped by aqua waves. In fact, they all require a bit of trekking to get to, but the best rewards are the ones we work hard for, right?

Here’s a rundown of my top three favourite, hard-to-get-to swimming holes:
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Port Douglas Paradise

Paradise is so much more than palm trees, white sand beaches and sipping cocktails while the sun sets – it’s a feeling. Paradise comes in so many shapes and forms and is different for everyone. What ties everyone’s version of paradise together is goodness. GOOD views, air, food, weather, activities – good everything, the feeling of good. No matter what your idea of paradise, if you’re surrounded by goodness – you’re there.

We recently had the good fortune to return to the majestic Port Douglas in our homeland’s Far North Queensland (when we first met we explored it for a few days and so it holds a special kind of magic for us) and under the guise of heading up for a wedding, we took a few extra days to really get back into it and find enjoy more of what makes Port Douglas really tick.

This time, thanks to our friends at QT Hotels we stayed in the QT Resort in Port Douglas, an open plan boutique hotel that caters for well, anyone. The tropical layout and surroundings, in-lobby waterfall, koi pond and the rustic nautical themed decorations throughout the QT – that GOOD feeling is instantly induced from the minute you arrive.

With year round temperatures rarely requiring a jumper, the bulk of the resort surrounds the pool – which complete with waterfall, swim up bar, day bed islands (pictured above), spa and even a bridge – means you’re always in the presence of the water.

As we found out very few of Port Douglas’ hotels/resorts are located on the beach itself (potentially because of crocodiles) and so QT’s efforts to bring paradise into the resort doesn’t go unappreciated.

If it’s possible for a place to feel both fast and slow paced at the same time QT Port Douglas is it. The main buildings are all open, airy and fresh – the reception lead seamlessly into the games/relaxation area and onto the bar (which, truth be told might just have the music up a little too loud most of the time.A little change in pace from the pop/house that stream from it’s speakers into the bar, pool and restaurant is sorely needed – but it’s not make or break) and then out onto a sunny grassy sitting area and finally onto the pool with a wooden walkway connecting them all to the restaurant aptly titled Bazaar.

Often the word resort isn’t associated with good food, QT Port Douglas however takes that thought and absolutely dispels it. Katinka in the past couple of years has gone on a buffet tasting tour, where there is a buffet on offer you’ll find her and she rated the experience at QT in her top 5 of all time! The team of chefs prepare a range and assortment of meals that will have even the most fussiest of eater heading back for seconds, each and every meal. The time and dedication that the staff put into is definitely conveyed in the superb quality and flavour of each meal.

As a part of the anything goes – we’re all just here to have fun in the sun vibe of the resort, the staff are dressed somewhat fancifully in printed skirts and shorts, colourful shirts and flat-caps for the porters. Smiles abound and it seems no request is too small (or big) to be accommodated with a staff member bouncing into action at your request.

The rooms are comfortable, well laid out and self-contained – all with air-cons which is a must in Tropical North Queensland’s heat and humidity. The bed was huge, pillow-topped and topped with heaps of pillows and so GOOD.

The resort is situated about 10 mins drive from Port Douglas’ Main St, marina, shops, pubs and eateries – or a wonderful little 20 min bicycle ride using one of QT’s easy riders – supplied to guests free of charge – and getting around Port Douglas on two wheels is highly recommended. Four mile beach is a popular destination for bikes as well, with enough hard sand by the water to make riding a breeze. In the breeze.

On tour in Borneo – Gaya Island Resort

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The words “only accessible by boat” can mean only two things for holiday goers; 1. A tropical island paradise the likes of which you’ll not soon forget or 2. A nightmarish freezing cold, sickening, rickety boat ride where you come to believe your last piña colada was truly your last. Fortunately for us, the first destination on our Asian tour was the former -though that’s not to say we haven’t (a few times) experienced the latter…

Just off the coast of Sabah in Malaysia lies a group of tiny islands at the foot of Borneo, one being Gaya Island and home to the brand spanking new resort of the same name. As soon as we landed in Malaysia, we knew this was not only a spectacular place but a very special people as well.

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Gaya Island resort had been open around 6 months – enough time for the staff, grounds, monitor lizards and cheeky monkeys to settle in, whilst still feeling new in every sense of the word. Accessible only by a short boat ride from Sabah, and of course – greeted with fresh aloe face towels and guava juice – the first time you see the resort is from the long pier that leads you from your boat to the reception building. And it’s spectacular.

The resort is backed up into the lush jungles of Borneo and fronts a beautiful white sand beach – palm trees, blue-green water and all. A setting unlike any we’ve experienced. Straight away, the one thing that hits you is silence. No cars, no noise of any kind. Awesome.

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Getting to our room upon arrival (even at 11pm) was a trek, but the good kind – I mean, we ARE in the jungle. After a warm reception in the building appropriately named ‘Reception’ we we’re shown through the long pavilion which fronts onto the massive daybeds IN the pool that’s right – in! The swim up bar (Katinka’s favourite), the queen size cabanas with proper beds, fans and curtains – WHAT!! From there, past the library, fitness centre all with water views of course and through the main restaurant, across a lantern-lit bridge and boardwalk and finally up a winding path to our digs – 4 stories up in the jungle and facing out to what became a spectacular sunrise over the water and Mount Kinabalu – Malaysia’s biggest mountain.

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Our days at Gaya were spent lazily. Swims & naps, snorkelling right off the resort’s beach on a fantastic reef, a Malaysian cooking class, a picnic on a private beach – and this is a good place for a handy travel tip: Don’t kick sand in a monkey’s face. EVEN if he’s advancing slowly toward your picnic basket. EVEN if he bares his rabies ridden fangs and beady little death eyes – as it turns out, sand in the death eyes only makes him stronger!! At some point someone – I really hope it was Tinka – yelped like a girl and two of the resort staff came running, brandishing rocks and yelling something in monkey which saved our lunch and our lives. Phew.

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Of course, on an island such as Gaya activities abound, but what about relaaaaaxing? What about a day spa so grand, so lush in surroundings and so luxurious it’s called Spa Village? Well that’s there too, and through our signature 80 min treatment (tea, foot scrub, massage, relaxation and more tea) as well as our private yoga session, we experienced the full gamut of what Gaya Island Resort is all about – serenity.

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Serenity, however, means something different to everyone. As evidenced by a young English twosome who we affectionately named ‘Adventure Couple’ who, in between 30 second bouts of relaxing by the pool, peppered their serenity with runs on the beach, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, guided treks through the jungle, snorkelling, running, weights and push ups in the gym, and even seeing who can eat breakfast the quickest – it was always him. We didn’t quite think it was all that relaxing – but each to their own, right?

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What really stood out about Gaya though, was the staff. On a vacation that you don’t leave the resort – at all – the people you interact with are paramount to the quality of your stay, and Gaya’s staff made our stay absolutely fantastic. Familiar faces in the restaurant and the swim up bar made an effort to call us by name “Welcome back, Miss Katinka, another piña colada?”
Willing to assist with whatever we needed – either in the room “Would you like that piña colada delivered, Miss Katinka?” or even on our private beach picnic “I’m afraid piña coladas aren’t on the picnic menu miss Katinka, but we’ll see what we can do”. The staff truly made us feel welcome, at home and like we were kings on holiday and, in all seriousness, those piña coladas were excellent.

If you’re thinking of going, head over to our friends The Luxe Nomad. It’s a fantastic site if you’re looking at going to Gaya Island or anywhere in Asia!

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On Being Small & Outside

Moment & photographs like this give two general reactions: 1. ‘wow that’s a great picture’ and 2. ‘gosh, what i’d give to be a kid again!’

For those of us who grew up in a simpler, safer time, roaming the streets, climbing trees, fences and walls and generally being mischievous – photographs like the above (from the National Geographic Archives) make us feel like we could be 8 years old again at any time. There was is something about exploring the natural world by yourself, with no boundaries or rules that brings about an air of confidence in nature, and an everlasting (hopefully) sense of wonder for the world around you.

I believe we should keep that wonder long into adulthood. It’s what breeds creativity, love and appreciation for everything we have. The next time you step out your door, take a second to look around, look up and really let wonder sing in. Without it, mediocrity abounds.

Postcards from Asia… Blues & Hues

I’ve wanted to share these (some of which you’ve seen on our instagram) since we were off on our Asian Summer Tour!
Different blues, different oceans -same beautiful continent. Be sure to follow our search for an endless-summer on Instagram. In the coming weeks we’ll profile some of the amazing places we visited and hopefully give you some ideas for your next trip!

Paradise Found…

In May we were invited to take part in Hamilton Island’s Return2Paradise instameet – and it was an absolute perfect escape to one of the most flawlessly beautiful destinations on the planet!

For those who don’t know, Instameet’s bring together a group of Instagrammers together to celebrate the rapamant creativity of mobile photography.

After a successful meetup last year Hamilton invited a slew of new and influential and passionate Instagrammers to take part in this years event. Joining us in the quest (and only naming a few) Ido Simyoni (@ido8all) a PR & Creative Manager joined us from London, Michael Klim @michealklim1) a world swimming champion, Lindy Klim @lindyklim Mother, businesswoman and Balinese princess and Food photographer, Billy Law (@atablefortwo) a Masterchef contestant and cookbook author. Together we shared once in a lifetime experiences and most importantly could share the adventure with our followers on Instagram.

Whilst on the island a documentary of Jem’s story of his never-ending summer was shot – encapsulating the gathering of inspiration on his incredible journey both to the island and as a creatively minded person, designer & photographer.

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Over the course of four glorious days we immersed ourselves in all the beautiful offerings of Hamilton Island, and weeks later we’re still in absolute awe. The island is strategically placed on the edge of the Great Barrier reef and nestled right in the heart of the exquisite Whitsundays and it is really everything you could ever need in a tropical dream destination.

Staying at qualia  – voted Best Resort in the world by Conde Nast in 2012 it’s not hard to understand why it’s received such an accolade – everything at the resort has to offer is of such a high calibre. The service is outstanding, seamless and carried out with a genuine pride and joy. The food and beverage offering is world class and the location and attention to detail comes together smoothly to turn a stay there into an unforgettable experience.

Spanning the Western side of the island, qualia’s pavilions, houses, dining pavilions and pools are dotted in and amongst lush greenery and each are totally private and have expansive and uninterrupted views of life passing by in the Whitsundays.  Stylishly decorated with comfort and function in mind, nature tones compliment and all the while effortlessly catered to every whim and desire.

The island operates on golf buggy power and we took every opportunity to explore every inch in ours and where the buggy didn’t go, we went on foot. The island has a handful of winding trails to walk or run (if that’s takes your fancy) and the reward at the top – the most breathtaking beautiful vista’s across the Coral sea and neighbouring islands. Should you choose to run – make sure you pack your swimsuit for a dip in the sea afterwards!

Exploring the Great Barrier Reef is so incredibly easy from Hamilton Island. We had the pleasure of taking an seaplane chartered by Hamilton Island Air, who really gave us the flight of our lives!

Staring with a cruising over and around some of the other 74 islands we then headed further North and found ourselves flying over the drop off where the sea meets the reef and over the most crystal clear turquoise waters, spotting sharks, turtles, schools of fish and the sheer volume of coral from above. A highlight of the trip and something you can only see by air is the heart shaped reef, a naturally occurring bommie (shallow reef) and quite the spot to find yourself if you ever need a reason for romance.

With Hamilton Island Air we were able to snorkel the reef in a secluded part generally reserved for Marine Study. One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is an extraordinary experience, swimming by you find yourself face to mask with one of the oldest living things on the planet and the sealife that call it home. We spotted hundreds of various shimmering and shy fish darting in and around the coral and some more precocious fish who were very interested in our presence. Topping off the experience with champagne and cheese on board a glass bottomed pontoon before we boarded the seaplane again and headed over the reef to go explore Whitehaven beach.

The colours of Whitehaven are unbelievable – the sands and sea are brilliantly shades of blue and pristine white, all seven kilometres of it!

Around every corner the island has treasures to explore and something to suit your taste for adventure. Kickstart your day with a healthy walk up to Resort lookout, from where you can watch the world take on colour in complete stillness, or if you prefer sunsets, for the ultimate kaleidoscope show head over to One Tree Hill and share a drink with the locals.

Catseye beach is the perfect haven to put your feet in the sand, a book in your hand and while away the hours under a bountiful sky. Then there is neighbouring Dent Island, where after a short ferry ride you’ll find yourself on the only island with a golf course in the Southern Hemisphere!

Hamilton island truly captivated us, it’s a place like no other, we felt so relaxed and enriched with the experiences we had. The people of the island are so welcoming and engaging and so eager to show off their spectacular piece of the world. We truly believe we found Paradise.

The best part? Direct flights to Hamilton island are just over 2 hours from Sydney – no passport needed, so we are absolutely looking to return as soon as possible and there really is no reason why you aren’t headed there this weekend…and the next!


To see all the pictures from the weekend, just click this link: #return2paradise for more photos on the beauty that waits for you on Hamilton Island, click here: #hamiltonisland 

As always you can keep up with us on Instagram , and follow @Hamilton Island as well.

There’s a huge amount of useful information at Hamiltonisland.com.au and if you’re in the mood for complete luxury, don’t even think about passing up an opportunity to stay at qualia.

 

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EUROPE 34 36 38 40
UK 8 10 12 14
XS-S M-L
AU 8-10 12-14
USA 4-6 8-10
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I'VE SENT AN EMAIL TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HAVEN'T HEARD BACK!

Don’t fret, handsome one! Right now our customer service takes place on Monday and Thursday every week.
If you’ve emailed us outside of these days we’ll get back to you on the next available Monday or Thursday – we promise!

CAN I CHECK ON THE STATUS OF MY PACKAGE?

Yes – just log into your account and you can see the status of your order!
Click HERE to log in.

DO YOU DELIVER TO BUSINESS ADDRESSES OR PO BOXES?

Yes, we deliver to business addresses. We cannot, however deliver to PO boxes. This address cannot be changed once the item has been dispatched.

WHAT IF MY PACKAGE DOES NOT ARRIVE?

If your package is taking longer than you expect, please email us at customerlove@wearehandsome.com and will endeavour to track down your package for you.

DO YOU REFUND PURCHASES?

Please read our Returns Policy on our website here – https://wearehandsome.com/delivery-returns/ 

Returns & Exchanges

Please read our Returns Policy on our website here – https://wearehandsome.com/delivery-returns/ 

*Please note Returns & Exchanges are not applicable to Sale Items. This includes the current 50% off sale: 10TH Birthday Sale

Conditions of Return/Exchange

Please read our Returns Policy on our website here – https://wearehandsome.com/delivery-returns/

WHAT CURRENCY WILL I PAY IN?

Our prices are automatically determined by your location and are set to the relevant currency that you will be charged in.

  • Australia: AUD
  • United Kingdom: GBP
  • European Union: EUR
  • USA/Rest of World: USD

Our website settles into USD from your creditcard.

WILL YOU GET REPLACEMENT STOCK ON AN ITEM IF YOU HAVE SOLD OUT?

If you are looking for a specific style and our website shows we are sold out, please email us at customerlove@wearehandsome.com . We can tell you whether we have any more stock available – or when we will and if any of stockists might have what you’re looking for.

WHAT IF I RECEIVED THE ORDER AND IT IS INCORRECT?

We do our best to get your order correct the first time around, but mistakes do happen occasionally!

If the order you received is incorrect – please email customerlove@wearehandsome.com and we will ensure you receive the correct order as soon as possible.

IS THE WE ARE HANDSOME WEBSITE SECURE?

Rest assured that your personal details are completely secure with us. We do not share, sell or distribute customer information

We store any personal information that you give to us securely, using high-level SSL encryption technology. You will notice that the URL prefix (located in your address bar) will change from the standard http:// to secure https:// – this means you are in a secure mode.

WHAT SIZE AM I?

At WE ARE HANDSOME we make sure that our sizing is in conjunction with Australian sizing standards. This being said, please note that each and every designer does vary.

You can see the sizing chart on each product page or on our website here – https://wearehandsome.com/size-guide/ .
We offer many styles in different shapes and cuts, please take the size guide as a guide only.

MY PROMOTIONAL CODE DOESN'T WORK?

If you are having any trouble at all with your promotional code, please email us straight away at customerlove@wearehandsome.com and we’ll look into it for you.

Note that during sale times, other promotional codes and gift certificates cannot be used in conjunction with the sale code.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?

We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please note that there is a 2.5% charge on American express. We do not accept direct debits.

HOW DO I CARE FOR MY GARMENT?

Although our garments may make you feel invincible, the swimsuit itself is rather delicate.

Make sure you follow these easy steps to make sure your piece of We Are Handsome stays with you forever!

  • Use a mild detergent while hand washing it separately in cold water.
  • Pretty please don’t tumble dry, wring, soak or bleach your garment (that’s just cruel), it’s best to let it dry in the shade.
  • Try not to leave it rolled up and wet, make sure you rinse it really well after each use, especially if you’re spending a lot of time frolicking in an infinity pool – or a non-infinity pool for that matter!
  • Please don’t iron or dry-clean it.
  • Also, try to stay away from rough surfaces as it could cause pilling, and we all know that is not a good look.

 

Privacy, Terms & Conditions

It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with the WE ARE HANDSOME Privacy Policy. To do this, go to the CUSTOMER CARE page and click on the provided link.

This Privacy Statement applies to all personal information collected by WE ARE HANDSOME via the internet, including without limitation, by way of the WE ARE HANDSOME website located at  WWW.WEAREHANDSOME.COM

WE ARE HANDSOME recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of our client’s personal and financial information and acts in accordance with this recognition. As a result, WE ARE HANDSOME has instituted strict policies regarding your privacy. Information provided at the time of registration or submission will not be used for any unsolicited communication, unless you provide your consent. When you register with WE ARE HANDSOME you give us your consent to treat your personal data in accordance with this online privacy policy and for the purposes described below.

What WE ARE HANDSOME collect

In order to provide our clients with the service they deserve WE ARE HANDSOME collects the information that our clients give us. This may include personal information given to us by you when you fill in questionnaires, contact forms or other sections of the WE ARE HANDSOME website or when you post or input information to the WE ARE HANDSOME website; and about how you use the WE ARE HANDSOME website.

We study our clients’ and visitors’ use of our website so we can improve our services and enhance your WE ARE HANDSOME experience. When you register with WE ARE HANDSOME, you give us your name and email address. WE ARE HANDSOME does not collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of thirteen. If you are under thirteen, please ask your parents to register or exit this website.

How WE ARE HANDSOME use the information you provide

If you give us your name and email address, we may contact you by email with special information about WE ARE HANDSOME and our products. We only communicate with you by email if we have your permission. Otherwise, we use your information only to provide our clients with a better service experience and ensure that partners, our affiliates and we maintain and improve services to our clients. WE ARE HANDSOME will not otherwise use or disclose any information about you without your consent, unless:

Will WE ARE HANDSOME share your information with other entities?

WE ARE HANDSOME does not sell or rent our client’s names, addresses, email addresses or other personal information. In order to maintain our website and enhance our client communications, WE ARE HANDSOME contracts with selected third parties. As necessary, your personal information may be shared with these third parties, solely for the purpose of assisting WE ARE HANDSOME in these endeavours and subject to strict contractual confidentiality obligations. WE ARE HANDSOME will not otherwise use or disclose any information about you without your consent, unless: the use or disclosure is for one of the purposes described in or otherwise permitted by this policy; the use or disclosure is required or permitted by law; we believe it necessary to provide you with a service which you have requested; we believe it necessary to protect the rights, property or personal safety of another person or WE ARE HANDSOME; or the assets or operations of WE ARE HANDSOME’S business are transferred to third party.

If you do not provide requested information, WE ARE HANDSOME may not be able to provide you with access.

PRIVACY SECURITY

WE ARE HANDSOME will take reasonable steps to protect the personal information it holds from misuse and loss and from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure and to make sure that the personal information it collects, uses or discloses is accurate, complete and up-to-date. WE ARE HANDSOME uses appropriate security measures to protect the information you give us. While we take stringent measures to protect our website and all information, you should be aware that no internet data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure from access by unintended recipients. WE ARE HANDSOME will not be responsible for events arising from unauthorized access to your personal information.

Use of this Website

You will be required to register to use some of the features on this Site. We may change registration requirements from time to time and without notice. When you register, you are required to provide information about yourself that is true, accurate, current and complete in all respects. Should any of your this information change, please notify us immediately at the following e-mail address customerlove@wearehandsome.com.

Copyright

You must comply with all proprietary and copyright notices on this Site. This Website is owned by WE ARE HANDSOME and its associates, and subject to copyright.

Your Activity

You use this Site at your sole risk. You agree that you will be personally responsible for your use of this Site and for all of your communication and activity on this Site. We reserve the right to deny you access to this Site, or any part of this Site, at any time without notice. If we determine, in our sole discretion, that you engaged in prohibited activities, were not respectful of other users, or otherwise violated the TOS, we may deny you access to this Site on a temporary or permanent basis and any decision to do so is final.

Links and Third Party Representation on this Website

WE ARE HANDSOME holds no liability or warranties for any other website that you may have access through this Site.

WE ARE HANDSOME has no control over content that may be publish on Other Websites that are linked to WEAREHANDSOME.COM and the accuracy of information published on the Other Website.

WE ARE HANDSOME is not liable to you or any other person for any direct, indirect, special or other consequential damages arising out of any use of this Site, the use of any other linked website, the use of any Other Website or any Third Party Posted Material.

RETURNS and ORDERS POLICY

  • You must notify WE ARE HANDSOME within 7 calendar days of accepting delivery of the order AND arrange return of the item/s within 7 calendar days after receiving our email authorizing the return.

 

  • To notify WE ARE HANDSOME, email your proof of purchase, being an invoice or email confirmation from WE ARE HANDSOME, to our customer service team at customerlove@wearehandsome.com .

 

  • All sale purchases are final and cannot be returned (including exchanges, credit notes and refunds). We kindly ask that you carefully consider your items before purchasing. Sale returns will only be accepted if the merchandise is faulty or wrongly described.

 

  • During sale periods where a discount code is used, any orders placed prior to the start time of the sale will not be eligible for the discount. THIS INCLUDES CURRENT SALE: 10TH Birthday Sale

 

  • Item/s must be unworn, unwashed and in the original sellable condition. All labels, packaging and hygiene stickers must be attached and in their original condition.

 

  • Customers are responsible for organising the shipment of returns including the cost to send the return back to us. WE ARE HANDSOME is not responsible for the shipment of returns and will not replace or process a return that is lost during shipment. We recommend shipping returns through a tracked service.

 

  • It is not the responsibility of WE ARE HANDSOME to pay or reimburse customers for any government import fees, taxes and/or charges that may be applied to orders. It is the responsibility of customers to be aware of and pay any such costs that their country may apply to imported goods.

 

  • Refunds are made to the credit card that was used to make the original purchase and are for the cost of items only. Shipping costs will not be refunded. Please allow 7 business days for the refund transaction to be completed back onto your card. We will contact you via the email address listed on your order when the refund has taken place.

 

  • For exchanges, we will require a shipping payment to be made prior to re-shipment. We will request this payment from you via PayPal. The charges are as follows:
    • USA Domestic $10
    • International Express $15 (International costs will be in the relevant currency)

 

  • Due to the select nature of our product, we cannot guarantee the availability of merchandise for exchanges

 

  • Once your return order has been received your order will be processed within 7 business days. During holiday periods/sale seasons it may take longer.

 

  • We do not accept returns from purchases made through our stockists. We can only process returns on purchases that were processed through our e-boutique.

 

  • Stock quantities are not updated in real time, and therefore occasionally an item may be sold out at time of purchase. If you purchase an item that is sold out, you will be notified by email as soon as possible and offered a suitable replacement or full refund.

 

  • Delivery delays may occur during high volume and peak periods or due to unforeseen reasons. During these times, please allow an additional 7 business days for your order to be delivered. Russian/ South African customers may need more patience by reason of the local delivery system and customs­­.