Button Front Kaftan | Midnight Safari
The Button Front Kaftan — one of fifty.
We don't make many things, and we don't make them quickly. The Button Front Kaftan was designed slowly, for a wardrobe built with intention rather than in a hurry.
The Safari print is our own — designed by our founder, built from layered imagery into a repeat you won't find anywhere else, then printed onto silk crepe for the way it falls, moves and softens against the skin. Wear it open over swimwear or a slip, or buttoned closed as a dress. Morning to evening, beach to dinner, it changes with you.
We made fifty. Just fifty. Each one is numbered, so you'll always know which piece is yours and that no one else has it. When these fifty find their homes, the run is complete.
This is slow fashion the way we believe in it: one designer, one owner, and a piece that matters in between. A female-led business, made with story and heart.
Details
Fabric: 100% silk crepe
Style: Open button front — wear open or closed
Fit: One size, relaxed
Print: Midnight Safari, designed in-house, exclusive to us
Edition: Limited to 50, individually numbered
Shipping Policy
All VES orders are packed by hand on Dharawal Country on the NSW South Coast and shipped with Australia Post. Every parcel is tracked, and you'll receive a tracking link by email as soon as your order is on its way.
Dispatch
Orders are dispatched within 1–2 business days of payment. Orders placed after 12pm AEST, or on weekends and public holidays, are dispatched the next business day. During launches, sales and the lead-up to Christmas, please allow an extra 1–2 business days.
Australia
| Service | Cost | Estimated delivery after dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (Parcel Post) orders under $100 | $10 | 2–6 business days metro · 4–9 business days regional · up to 12 business days remote (WA, NT, TAS, far north QLD) |
| Standard orders $100 and over | Free | as above |
| Express Post | $15 | 1–3 business days metro · 2–5 business days regional and remote |
Express Post next-business-day delivery applies only between capital-city and major-centre postcodes within Australia Post's Express Post network, and only for orders dispatched the same day.
We deliver to PO Boxes and Parcel Lockers. Parcels are sent with Authority to Leave; if you'd prefer signature on delivery, add a note at checkout.
International
We ship worldwide with Australia Post International. Prices are in AUD and calculated at checkout based on destination and parcel weight.
| Zone | Service | Estimated delivery after dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | International Standard | 6–10 business days |
| New Zealand | International Express | 3–5 business days |
| USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia | International Standard | 10–15 business days |
| USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia | International Express | 5–10 business days |
| Rest of world | International Standard | 12–20 business days |
International delivery estimates exclude time in customs, which can add several days depending on the destination country.
Duties and taxes. International orders are shipped Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU). Any import duties, taxes or customs fees are charged by your country's customs authority and are your responsibility. VES has no control over these charges and cannot estimate them. If a parcel is refused or returned because duties weren't paid, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from any refund.
International returns are accepted under our Returns & Refunds Policy; return postage is at the customer's cost and must be sent tracked.
Tracking and delays
Use the tracking link in your dispatch email or the Australia Post app to follow your parcel. Delivery times above are Australia Post estimates and aren't guaranteed; delays can occur during peak periods, severe weather or carrier disruptions. If your parcel hasn't arrived within 5 business days of the estimate, email hello@vesaustralia.com with your order number and we'll lodge an enquiry with Australia Post on your behalf.
Incorrect address or unclaimed parcels
Please check your address carefully at checkout. If a parcel is returned to us because of an incorrect or incomplete address, or because it wasn't collected from the post office within the holding period, we'll contact you to arrange redelivery. Redelivery postage will be charged.
Lost or damaged in transit
If your parcel is lost or arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days of the delivery date (or expected delivery date) with photos and your order number. We'll work with Australia Post to resolve it and replace or refund your order.
Contact
van Ermel Scherer Australia (VES) PO Box 61, Thirroul NSW 2515 hello@vesaustralia.com
