General

  • Em & May is a combination of the owner Emilie and her french bulldog May’s names <3

  • The Em & May studio is located in the heart of the Mile End of Montreal, Canada.

    Our shipping address is:

    801-5425 Casgrain Avenue, Montréal, QC H2T 1X6

  • If you have any questions whatsoever shoot us an email at info@emandmay.com, we’d be happy to help!

  • Once an order has been placed we do not offer any cancellations. However, if you made a mistake or would like to change something in your order we’d be happy to adjust it within 24hrs of your order being placed.

    Please email us at info@emandmay.com for any questions!

  • Made to order means that we only make the piece once an order has been received.

    This helps us minimize our waste as much as possible as we do not have any excess stock and only create for the demand in efforts to be as sustainable as possible !

  • We are currently working on a 4-5 week production time. We aim to have your orders out as soon as possible, your patience is appreciated :)

  • We are now offering a rush service, this means that you can receive your pieces with a shorter production time!

    We charge a 20% fee of the total cost of your order.

    Please note the rush production time is 7-10 business days before your order is shipped out.

    Email us at info@emandmay.com if you need your pieces sooner <3

Sustainability

  • Here at Em & May sustainability is always on our mind. From the time the pieces are designed to the shipping of your order, we aim to create as little of an environmental impact as possible.

    — We work on a made-to-order business model, which means that we only create pieces once the order has been placed. This helps us minimize our waste and overconsumption.

    — We only source eco-friendly fabrics (recycled, Oeko-Tex certified, or deadstock) for all of our pieces.

    — All employees work in an ethical work environment and are paid fairly.

    — For shipping purposes, we use products made from recycled materials or other eco-friendly options. All paper used is made from recycled paper including our bags, hang tags, postcards, shipping boxes, stickers, and tissue paper. Our tape is printed on gummed kraft paper that is fully recyclable.

    If you’d like to read more on what makes us sustainable click here.

  • All items are designed, produced, and shipped out of our Montreal studio.

    This allows us to keep a close eye on production and quality control. This also provides us the possibility to offer such a large size range and custom sizing!

  • When we finish cutting our pieces, our scraps are sorted based on if it is big enough for us to cut another item in it.

    The pieces that are large enough are kept for future use. All other smaller pieces are donated to local designers who use scraps in their work.

    This means we basically have zero fabric waste <3

  • Deadstock is a term to describe leftover stock from other companies in the industry.

    We source all of our deadstock fabrics/trims locally and they are typically in limited quantities.

Shipping & Returns

  • We ship internationally!

    If you order from Canada you will be taxed according to your province’s tax %.

    All international orders will be charged duties upon arrival.

  • We now offer free ground shipping on orders over $200 in Canada & US only.

  • If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, send us an email at info@emandmay.com with the request for an exchange within 30 days of receiving your order and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

    The items MUST be in unworn condition, tags attached, and original receipt included. We reserve the right to deny an exchange if the above conditions are not followed.

    We do NOT accept any refunds or order cancellations in alignment with our made-to-order business model; we only allow exchanges or store credit. Once an order has been placed, only sizing or address changes can be made within 24hrs of ordering.

    We do not accept any exchanges on underwear to ensure the health and safety of our employees. We are more than happy to recommend a size via email to ensure the perfect fit!

    If you are unhappy with your item and want to exchange it for a different style or color, there is a $10 processing fee per piece to change the style or color of your item.

    Items can only be exchanged for items from the same collection.

    All READY TO SHIP items are FINAL SALE.

    We reserve the right to deny or accept any exchange on a case-by-case basis, depending on the issue with the item.

    Customers are responsible for all shipping fees, duties, and taxes associated with the exchange. We are not responsible for any shipping or duty fees when shipping back an item for style exchange.

  • Yes! We offer local pick up in St John’s NL and Montreal, QC.

    For FREE LOCAL PICK UP (St. John’s, NL) please allow 4-5 weeks before shipment as all of our garments are made to order. An email will be sent when your order arrives with detailed information about when and where it will be available for pick up.

    Model Citizens, 245 Duckworth street, St. John’s, NL

    For FREE LOCAL PICK UP (Montreal, QC) please allow 4-5 weeks of production as all of our garments are made to order. An email will be sent when your order is ready for pick up at our new studio location in Montreal:

    5425 Avenue Casgrain, studio 801, Montreal, QC H2T 1X6

    *Please note if orders are not picked up within 6 months of pick up notification, garments will be resold.

Custom Sizing

  • If your measurements don’t align with our size chart, don’t worry we got you!

    By selecting custom sizing you are able to directly input your measurements to ensure the best possible fit.

    Custom sizing can range from custom inseams, bust adjustments, plus size, and more.

    If you have any questions regarding custom sizing please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@emandmay.com!

  • No! There are no additional fees when ordering custom sizing.

  • Bust: Measure the circumference of your chest. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust.

    Waist: Measure the circumference of your waist. The tape should be placed at your natural waistline, which is the narrowest part of your torso.

    Hip: Measure the circumference of your hips. The tape should be placed around the fullest part of your butt.

    Arm length: Bend your arm slightly and measure from the top of your shoulder over the elbow to your wrist.

    Crotch to belly button (rise): While wearing a pair of pants, measure from the middle crotch seam to your bellybutton. This will help determine the rise needed (high or low rise).

    Inseam: Measure length from crotch of well-fitting pants to just below ankle. Please note: wearing shoes is recommended if you want a more accurate fit.

    **It is the customer’s responsibility to accurately take these measurements to ensure the best fit. We are not responsible for any sizing issues if wrong measurements were provided. Please email us if you are unsure of how to measure yourself.

  • All custom pieces are final sale. We handle custom sizing exchanges on a case-by-case basis as the pieces were made custom to you.

    Send us an email to info@emandmay.com with all inquiries.

More…

  • We’d love to work with you! Send us an email to info@emandmay.com and we’ll get chatting <3

  • Want to sell Em&May in your shop? Send us an email at info@emandmay.com and we’ll send over our catalogs!

  • Wanna work or intern for Em & May? Apply by sending us your resume to info@emandmay.com <3