Guides
Straight answers about shipping from Hong Kong, returns, and how to judge a bag before you buy it. Written by us.
How long a TEEMCW order really takes to arrive
The honest answer is five to twelve business days, and the reason it is a range rather than a number is worth explaining, because a shop that gives you one confident number is usually guessing. Every order, including this Khaki Canvas Shopper Tote, is…
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Buying guides
How to tell a well-made bag from a cheap one, in ninety seconds
August 28, 2026 · 2 min read
You do not need to be an expert to spot the difference. Four things give it away, and you can check all of them from photographs…
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Care & repair
How to clean a canvas tote without wrecking its shape
August 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Canvas is forgiving right up until the moment it is not. The two things that ruin a canvas tote are soaking it and drying it with…
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Buying guides
Faux leather, PU, vegan leather: what the labels actually mean
August 18, 2026 · 2 min read
These three terms appear on product pages as if they were different materials. Mostly they are not. Knowing what each one does and does not promise…
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Shipping & returns
How returns work when the warehouse is overseas
August 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Returns are the part of overseas shopping that catches people out, so here is exactly how ours work, including the part that costs you money. A…
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Buying guides
Tote, crossbody or satchel: choosing the shape first
August 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Most bad bag purchases are the right bag in the wrong shape. Decide how you want to carry it before you decide what it looks like,…
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