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Shipping & Local Pickup

Do you offer Free Shipping?

Yes! All orders over $200 (CAD, before tax, after discounts) to Canada and the USA receive free shipping.

For orders to Canada and the USA under $200, we offer $15 (CAD) flat-rate shipping.

For International orders we offer $45 (CAD) flat-rate shipping, though in certain cases a large international order may cost more to ship - we will be in touch with you if this is the case and will invoice you for the extra shipping costs.

All orders are tracked and insured. You are responsible for any duties or charges for international orders.

Do you offer any faster shipping methods?

All our orders are shipped expedited, with tracking. If you would prefer another method of shipping, please contact us before ordering.

If I live in Victoria can I pick up my order to save shipping costs?

Yes! When you checkout Online, there will be two options in the second stage of the checkout: Shipping or Pick Up.

Currently our store is closed indefinitely due to unforeseen circumstances, so pick-ups will be available at our Wharf St. studio (see below for more information).

How do I pick up an order during the store closure?

While our store is closed indefinitely, our online shop remains open. We are still fulfilling orders from the studio; local customers can order for shipping or select Pick-Up In-Store with the option to pick up at our studio at 1217 Wharf St.

Please note our hours are 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri and we are a 2-storey walk-up building. Our staff are happy to bring orders downstairs as well!

When will my order ship?

Online orders are usually processed within 1-2 business days of ordering, though when we see larger volumes and during holidays it may take us a bit longer. You will receive an email with a tracking number when your order has been shipped.

When will my order arrive?

While we cannot know for sure when your items will arrive, as soon as your package ships you will receive an email with a tracking number, which gives an estimated delivery date. If you would like to see the estimated delivery times before you order, please check the Canada Post shipping and delivery standards table. (Our shipping postal code is V8W 1T9 and we ship via Expedited Parcel).

I received an email saying my order was delivered but it has not arrived.

Occasionally Canada Post will preemptively mark an item as delivered. Usually these packages are delivered within the next 24 hours. If it has been longer than 24 hours since you have received the delivery notice and your package has still not arrived, please contact us and we will open up a help ticket to track down your item.

Item Releases, Restocks & Sales

Does your online inventory reflect what is available at your Government Street Store?

No, currently our online inventory does not include our Government Street store stock. If you have questions about what's in store, please feel free to call our store during business hours.

I was sent a notification that the item I wanted is back in stock, but when I went to purchase it, it was sold out?

When we restock an item with a waiting list, emails are sent out to the same number of people as items restocked. For example, if we restock 5 Simple Tees, the first 5 people on the waiting list are notified. After an hour, emails are sent to the next people on the waiting list for the number of items remaining. (If 2 tees remain after an hour, emails are sent to the next 2 people on the list.) And so on, until the item is out of stock or the waiting list has been exhausted.

Placing your email on the waiting list does not hold the item for you. When you receive a restock email it is best to act quickly if you are interested! You can always add your email again if you missed out.

How do I find out about new items and sales?

We release new items and restock items regularly. We post on Instagram and Facebook and in our Newsletter when items are being released. You can sign up for our Newsletter on our website.

Do your items ever go on sale?

We hold store-wide sales at least two times per year. Please follow us on social media or sign up for our Newsletter to find out when these will be occurring. We also sometimes add one of a few items to our Online store when available.

I purchased something but now it's on sale, can I get a price adjustment?

Sorry, we do not offer price adjustments.

I went to purchase something during a sale, but it is out of stock. Can I get a rain check?

Sorry, do not offer rain checks.

Gift Cards

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes, we do! These gift cards can be used both at our Government Street Store and Online store.

If you have an old gift card these have been transferred to our new POS system and can be used both Online and at our Government Street Store. If you encounter any issues using your gift card, please let us know.

How are the Gift Cards delivered to the recipient when I make an online purchase?

Once your order is placed, the gift card is automatically fulfilled. An email is sent to the email address that placed the order with the unique gift card code. This email can be forwarded to the recipient, printed out and presented to the recipient or the code can be written or copied down... whatever you wish!

Please note that at this time, there is no way for us to send Online Gift Cards directly to the recipient or to add a personal note.

I have lost my gift card code.

Please treat gift cards like cash and keep them in a safe place and/or print out Online Gift Card codes. You are responsible for ensuing the protection of the giftcard. That said, contact us and we may be able to assist in tracking down the code for you.

I have a very old paper gift card! Will you still accept it?

Yes! All gift cards never expire. Send us a photo of it if you would like it converted into an Online Gift Card or feel free to bring it into the Flagship store. 

Care Instructions & Custom Order Requests

How do I care for my Smoking Lily pieces?

Our items are made by hand. To preserve your garment, especially the silk-screened elements, we recommend hand washing in cool water with mild detergent and hanging to dry for most items. Please refer to the inside label for more instructions!

Do you do custom printing?

As a general rule we do not offer custom printing based on our production schedules. We sometimes make exceptions and print on Smoking Lily made goods.

If I bring you something, can you put a print on it?

We do not offer custom printing on non-Smoking Lily designed items.

Do you do alterations?

We do not offer custom alterations or sizing. We recommend you find a local tailor who can work with you to make the appropriate alterations you need.

We cannot do custom fit alterations.

Do you do custom sizes?

As new sizes require a new pattern to be drafted and tested we cannot do custom sizing as a request.

We offer items in S - XL and some items in XS and XXL. If we are out of stock in your size you can use the back in stock option on our website or reach out to us directly using the contact form.

When will you bring back ____?

We love that you love our pieces! We are a small team working on pieces and some times the fabric we use is not available. We try to bring back often-requested pieces as time and resources allow.

Can you make me a ____?

We unfortunately cannot make single items from past patterns or make any custom patterns or alterations.

Hours & Location

For up-to-date Store and Studio hours, please check our Government Street Store page.

Is your Vancouver store open?

We made the difficult decision in late 2020 to permanently close our Vancouver store. We miss our staff and customers dearly, but as of this time there are no plans to re-open a store permanently in Vancouver. We did a Pop-up in Vancouver in May 2026 and hope to do more. Check out our Instagram or Facebook for updates!

The Store is closed today but the Studio is open, can I shop there?

While we are considering ways to welcome customers to our Wharf Street Studio, we are currently not set up for in-person shopping. Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming events.

Please note that our Wharf Street Studio is in a historic building downtown, which is not an accessible building.

I saw on X website that your hours are different / the Government Street Store is permanently closed?

Please only trust the hours that you see posted on our website or our social media! Many third-party websites and apps have incorrect hours for us, and though we have tried many times to correct this information, it largely remains out of our control.

Events

When are you coming to Vancouver?

Keep checking back for Pop-Ups in Vancouver!

What's Happening at the Victoria Store?

As you may have heard, the historic building that housed our Government Street store caught fire on June 15, 2026. The store suffered smoke and water damage and is closed until further notice. Though we are heartbroken at the potential loss of our store and all of the hard work that we put into it, we are beyond thankful that everyone in the building is safe.

We will continue to update as we have more information, and for now you can shop online and pick up orders at our Wharf Street studio.

Please only trust the hours that you see posted on our website or our social media! Many third-party websites and apps have incorrect hours for us, and though we have tried many times to correct this information, it largely remains out of our control.