Care

How we ship, how to return, how to live with it.

Plain answers. If anything is missing, write us at phrase.studios@gmail.com.

Section 01

Shipping

Where do you ship?

Worldwide, from our studio in Gent. We pack and ship every order ourselves, so we can keep the quality up and answer your questions directly.

How much does shipping cost?

Free over €100 / $100 worldwide. Under €100, a flat carrier rate applies at checkout. For heavier or oversized orders where the carrier charges us more than €15, the free-shipping threshold becomes €150, applied automatically.

How long does it take?

Shipped in 24h on business days. Delivery 1 to 3 business days within BE and NL. Tracking link by email once your order leaves the studio.

Do you ship outside BE and NL?

Not yet. Phrase Studios is built for the Lowlands first. If that changes, you will hear it here first.

Section 02

Returns

What is the return window?

14 days from delivery. The piece needs to come back unworn, with tags, in original packaging.

How do I start a return?

Reply to your order confirmation with the size, the reason, and whether you want a refund or an exchange. We send a return label within a business day.

Who pays return shipping?

Return shipping is on the customer. Exchanges within BE and NL ship back to you free of charge.

When do I get my refund?

Within 5 business days of us receiving the piece back. Refunds go to the original payment method.

Can I return sale items?

Yes, same 14-day window. Final-sale pieces are marked at checkout and are not returnable.

Section 03

Garment care

How should I wash my Phrase pieces?

Cold wash, inside out, gentle cycle. Skip the tumble dryer, hang dry in the shade. Heavyweight cotton and knitwear last longer this way and the colour stays where it should.

Can I iron prints?

Iron inside out, medium heat, never directly on a print. For raised prints use a cloth between iron and fabric.

How do I care for knitwear?

Hand wash cold or wool cycle. Lay flat to dry, never hang knit. De-pill with a comb a few times a season; it gets better looking with use.

Denim, how often should I wash?

As rarely as you can stand. Air between wears. When you do wash, cold and inside out, and hang dry.

Section 04

Payment

What can I pay with?

Bancontact, iDEAL, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Klarna for spread payments where available.

Is checkout secure?

Shopify Payments handles checkout, PCI-DSS Level 1. We never see card numbers.

Section 05

The Circle

What is The Circle?

Phrase Studios' membership program. Earn Pocket Change (PC) on every order, redeem for credit, and get early access to chapter drops.

Learn more

How do I join?

Sign up for the newsletter from the footer or the email popup. You are a Friend the moment you join: 50 PC to start, that is €5 off your first order.

Does Pocket Change expire?

Your Pocket Change stays valid for 12 months from the last earning activity on your account.

Section 06

About Phrase

Who is Phrase Studios?

Phrase Studios is an independent streetwear studio in Gent, founded in 2023. We design and release clothes in chapters, a focused set of pieces with a point of view rather than an open-ended catalogue.

What is a chapter?

A chapter is a release with its own concept and silhouette. When a chapter sells out it stays out; we would rather close a chapter than restock a piece we no longer stand behind.

How often do new chapters drop?

Two to three per year. Join The Circle for a 24-hour head start on the next one.

Do you do collaborations?

Selectively. If you make something and want to talk, write us at phrase.studios@gmail.com.