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Menabòh

What is Menabòh?+

Menabòh is an Italian atelier specialising in bespoke sartorial redesign. We do not produce collections, we do not follow trends. We take the garments you already own, the ones with a story, an emotional value, a meaning, and reimagine them as one-of-one pieces through creative direction and atelier craftsmanship.

The service

What garments can I bring?+
  • Italy: all garments are accepted.
  • UK and US: all garments are accepted. Menswear is currently excluded.

If your garment arrives and differs significantly from how it was described, we may propose a revised design. You will need to approve any changes before production continues.

I'm not sure my garment is workable. What happens?+

You can send it to us for a physical inspection before committing to a full redesign. The inspection fee is €50 / $100 / £100. If we proceed with the redesign, this fee is deducted from the final cost. If the garment cannot be worked on, Menabòh will retain the fee as reimbursement for garment handling costs.

Do you work with clients outside Italy, UK, and US?+

Yes. Orders ship from our atelier in Italy or London. If you are based elsewhere, an additional international shipping fee applies and will be communicated after payment.

The process

How does the process work?+
  1. You submit your brief on our website: photos, a description, and style references.
  2. We deliver 2 design proposals within 3 business days.
  3. You select a proposal and confirm payment on the website.
  4. You ship us your garment (we arrange collection).
  5. We redesign it.
  6. We ship it back to you.
How long does it take?+

The standard timeline is 3 weeks from when we receive your garment, but may vary depending on the complexity of the work. We will notify you proactively should there be any changes.

Can I be involved in the creative process?+

Absolutely. Our process is co-creative by nature. At the brief stage you can share your preferences, your vision, and style references. We are also always available via WhatsApp through our customer service.

What if I don't like either proposal?+

The brief is the foundation of everything. If a proposal does not feel quite right, we refine it together: the process is co-creative by nature. Revisions are targeted adjustments. Creative direction remains ours, but the result belongs to both of us.

Measurements

How do measurements work?+

You self-measure using our step-by-step video guide, available on the website. You are responsible for the accuracy of the measurements you provide. For every redesign we work to the measurements you supply and provide a measurement sheet confirming the finished garment matches them — so any fit issue caused by inaccurate measurements is not our responsibility, though we can correct it at an additional cost. If you prefer, you can book a paid in-person measurement session at checkout.

Shipping

How do I send my garment?+

Menabòh will handle the shipping label for both legs of the journey. You will receive all the instructions via email and WhatsApp.

  • Italy: standard option via Inpost drop-off points, distributed across the territory, or paid home collection via GLS.
  • UK: standard home delivery via UPS, or white glove concierge home collection at an additional cost.
  • US: standard option via UPS drop-off points with home collection, or paid option with both home delivery and collection.
How is my garment returned?+

Via standard tracked courier, or white glove delivery arranged in advance. You will receive a notification via email and WhatsApp when your package is dispatched.

Is my garment insured, and what happens if it is lost or damaged?+

Menabòh insures the garment for both legs of transit, outbound and return, regardless of courier type. We are responsible for loss or irreversible damage to your garment while it is in our custody — both in transit and at the atelier. In that event, we refund the redesign cost you paid and, in addition, reimburse the garment based on the value you declare at the time of order, up to a maximum that depends on the declared-value band (capped at €/$/£2,000). For this reason, you are asked to declare the original value of your garment when you place the order. Beyond this, we do not cover the intrinsic, sentimental, or market value of the garment. We treat every piece as the precious personal object it is: our logistics reflect that.

Payment

How much does a redesign cost?+
  • Edits (targeted creative interventions): 300 to 500. Selective interventions on the garment.
  • Redesign (full transformation): 500 to 1,500. Varies based on the complexity of the garment, the work involved, and the materials.
  • Special occasionswear (complex, formal, or evening pieces): from 1,000, depending on the scope and materials.

Prices carry the same numerical value in EUR, USD, and GBP. All quotes are provided within 3 business days.

How do I pay?+

Via PayPal, Klarna, or directly by credit or debit card.

Is payment split or paid upfront?+

Payment is made in full upon acceptance of the sketch proposal, before work begins. In specific cases, for fragile garments or extremely complex fabrics, a deposit of €50 / $100 / £100 can be requested at intake, to allow us to develop the proposal with the garment in hand.

Can I get a refund?+

The redesign fee is non-refundable. Once the balance is confirmed the order is irreversible, and no refund of the fee is issued before shipping or during production — both the deposit and the balance are non-refundable. The only exceptions are those set out in our Terms: a valid post-delivery concern, and loss of or irreversible damage to your garment while in our custody, which is reimbursed based on the value you declared at order (see the insurance and liability answer above).

What currency do you work in?+

EUR (Italy), USD (US), GBP (UK). If you are based elsewhere, we can still work with you. Your order ships from Italy or London and an additional international shipping fee applies.

After delivery

What if I am not happy with the result?+

You have 15 days from confirmed delivery to raise a concern. After 15 days, the redesign is considered accepted. We handle concerns like this:

  • A craft or construction defect on our side: we rework the piece at no cost.
  • A result that does not match the approved sketch: we repair it or take it back into the atelier, at our cost.
  • A fit issue: we work to the measurements you provide and share a measurement sheet confirming the garment matches them, so fit problems from inaccurate measurements are not our responsibility — we can correct them at an additional cost.
  • Loss or irreversible damage to the garment: handled under our custody, insurance and liability terms.
  • Subjective dissatisfaction with a result that matches the approved proposal: not a valid concern.
What if the garment looks different from the photos?+

Any proposal is always subject to confirmation by Menabòh upon receipt of the garment. We may make small adjustments, subject to your approval, should there be discrepancies between what was expected and the actual condition of the garment.

Can Menabòh use photos of my redesign?+

Yes. By proceeding with an order, you agree that we may use before/after images of your redesign, without identifying you, for marketing purposes: website, social media, press. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us. If we wish to include your name or personal story, we will ask for your explicit consent first.

For anything not covered here, write to us at hello@menaboh.com.