I love my Parker Thatch bags! I've only just got them, so can't speak to the longevity, but they appear to be high quality, and very well made. My one complaint about my experience is the AI system that fielded my questions about inventory; it kept repeating questions I had already answered about what I'd like to see, so I wasn't sure my preferences were going through. But once I got to the showroom, it was apparent my info got through, because Stephanie had set aside the pieces I was interested in. She was very helpful, and patient with my indecisiveness. One of the bags I wanted was out of stock, and not coming back, but Stephanie remembered there was a return at the warehouse, and managed to get it to me. I'm so grateful, cuz it had been on my wishlist for so long! My experience at the showroom was very positive thanks to Stephanie. read more

After acquiring three Parker Thatch bags and three straps, I inquired on fair wages to employees in Mexico and India (where all my straps and bags were made.) The customer service team did not know the answer. They asked the owner. The owners response was accidentally sent back. I have emailed her directly and not heard back. I was blocked from their FB business page, leading me to think they have my message. I do not recommend this company and have sold my Parker Thatch collection. Good riddance. read more

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The private shopping experience at the Parker Thatch showroom is amazing! Stephanie was so helpful and the showroom is stunning. I even got to meet Irene, PT Founder and Owner, and Joyce, which was such a highlight. The bags are simply the best: luxurious and unique but still timeless. I can't say enough about their beautiful bags and accessories. read more

Great brand, excellent quality. As someone who generally wears mostly superbrand designer bags (Prada, Balenciaga, LV, YSL), I gravitated to the colorful quiet luxury element of PT - it's high quality without screaming designer and 100% functional. I mostly wear Parker Thatch on more casual occasions or in spring/summer (fully replaced my previous Clare V habit). Because it's DTC it can be challenging to purchase online given the level of customization (returns are accepted but at your own shipping cost). I was spending too much time agonizing on the website - so I scheduled a 30 minute virtual styling appointment through the website. It's $30 but you receive $30 credit afterwards. Chloe was super helpful, and was prepared with all the straps and bags I had been eyeing to show me how they would look together and on the body. She even found a pouch that was previously sold out that I wanted! Highly recommend if you are someone who needs to "see it" to make a decision. read more

Exceptional bags and outstanding service! I absolutely love Parker Thatch and their incredible bag collection. I'm now the proud owner of several of their bags, and each one exceeds my expectations in quality and style. The Virtual Showroom experience was truly amazing and so helpful - it made browsing and selecting bags effortless and enjoyable. A special shoutout to Chloe, who provided exceptional guidance and really helped me pick out my latest Parker Thatch bag. Her expertise and personalized recommendations made all the difference. Parker Thatch has earned a customer for life. Highly recommended for anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality bags and top-tier customer service! read more

Negative reviews are not published, so purchase at your own risk. I got a bag and left a very thoughtful, but negative review because I think the bag has some design flaws. This was my fourth PT bag and I like the others, so my negative review was only about this bag. read more

Very bad customer service! Stay away from his company, they have a lot to work out as far as their finances ! They charged my card three times and charged shipping even though it was over 250 dollars ! Stay away from this company'! read more

I'm really disappointed with the quality of the broken in bag I purchased for 900.00. It feels like a hobo bag I could have bought for a couple hundred dollars. After two days I am already noticing fraying at the seams. I have contacted customer service and I hope they will rectify this. I would expect better quality. Save your money and spend elsewhere. read more

Ordered a bracelet for my daughter for Christmas. It was WAY too big. In order to return it, I had to pay return shipping and a processing fee and they don't refund original shopping. And even though they are supposed to refund tax, the "restocking fee" is the exact amount of the tax you pay. Hmmm. All in, I paid $32 for my daughter to try on a bracelet. And the bracelet was not even that special. A little clumsy looking and definitely not sized for your average person. Do not recommend. read more

Stephanie was super helpful as we curated my Parker Thatch handbag and gift selections. I forewarned her of my "analysis paralysis," which is super annoying. Not once did she rush me, pressure me into making a selection, nor seem one bit put out. Stephanie was thoughtful, extremely knowledgeable and made frank suggestions. She went so far as to show me her personal bag- the belted Jane that is at the top of my list. This was my first experience shopping virtually. So I had a pen and paper ready for notes; unnecessary, though! After we wrapped up the consultation, an email arrived with links to the exact products we visited. Thank you, Stephanie! Can't wait for my items to arrive! read more

Parker Thatch is a whole vibe. Stylish and timeless. Unique while not too kitschy. I have purchased several bags and accessories over the years from PT, and I love them all. On the rare occasion I have reached out to customer service, the response was timely, kind, and personalized. The energy, passion, and talent of Irene (owner and designer) is literally immaculate. Pure joy and inspiration. Love their PTTV and socials. I feel if I ever walked into their Orinda storefront, I would be welcomed in like an old friend. read more

Met with Chloe today on site. So knowledgeable,friendly, professional and sweet. She pulled fabric swatches from the back just to show me possibilities... She looked at my account for acctg purposes and just gave me an overall feel for sizing, fabrication and styling. Really a great company to work with. Irene and Matt or should I say, Matt and Irene are sparkling examples of true entrepreneurship and dedication to a product and aesthetic that is honestly admirable. Independent startups are not easy and requires so much unrealized legwork -unfortunately some are eager to criticize. This duo presents the epitome of design, innovation, marketing and practical luxury. The spirit and mindset of Parker Thatch shines through into their products and has created a huge cult following. I don't think it's just a product, I think it's the people.!! Well, done . read more

Biggest sham company! Horrible! I paid $400 for a so called "handbag" that looked worn and was the size of a small make up bag with a cheap short leather strap I could not even get it on my shoulder. Advertised it using a size zero model so it looked bigger. I tried to EXCHANGE it it but they doubled down saying it was a final sale. NOT a luxury bag..complete sham! A good company wants satisfied customers. AN EXCHANGE should be acceptable rather than forcing customer to keep a product that doesn't work and is used. Even the packaging showed it was used. read more

I can understand the frustration people express having dealt with customer service a couple times myself. We are used to a "customer is always right" culture where Amazon refunds us before they even get our return and ultimately that is not realistic for a small business. I do agree that sometimes the customer service responses come across in a way that isn't well received and maybe there could be rewritten responses to be a bit more apologetic and explain the goals of the brand. For instance I had received a bag with a bad crease and wasn't happy with it and the response I got from customer service felt very boilerplate "that's just how our products are". A message like "I am so sorry you are disappointed with your Jane! [details about company values, how they select their leathers etc] but we are sorry that it is not a match for you. Here is our return policy please let me know how you would like to proceed." A response like that would have gone a long way for me! All that said I simply cannot stay away. The products are beautiful and Irene's glowing passion for what she does brightens my day every day! I had a rough week last week and literally watched reruns of PPTV to cheer me up. Keep doing what you do! read more

This company is an absolute disaster. I have to be honest, watching the cringey instagram videos of the frenetic owner should have been red flag enough but my Mom really liked some of their bags. Well, we placed an order and a week later were notified it was "cancelled for unforeseen circumstances". Two weeks went by and no refund so my Mom had to have the third party vendor step in. Fast forward a couple months, and I just bought two bags, sure enough we got a cancellation email and no refunds as of yet. As others have complained, I have also experienced the lack of customer service. I have nothing good to say about my experience with this company. read more

I learned of Parker Thatch last year and I am hooked. I have now purchased multiple bags from them and love every one of them. I have to say, I have never owned this many purses before now, but I have also found that each has held its purpose in such an amazing, intentional way. True luxury but not frivolous. I have found the leather to be well made and of great quality. The sling and little buddy are unlined - which takes some getting used to but it is intentional to the structure, so I get the reasoning after you understand it. The nylon is well structured on the Jane bag I own and I have carried it on multiple trips. It has been used a great deal and holds up beautifully. The bags are pricey, they are not something that is accessible to everyone. However, there are quite obviously brands that are more expensive and this brand is a luxury brand that is far more accessible than many others. I find the cost is worth the product. You know they are well thought out, handmade, intentionally produced without excess. The quality is exceptional. They are made with the intention of use, and to keep them for years so you feel a true investment when getting their products. I have never had issues with returns and refunds. Their policies are well laid out on the website, you remove the tags they are yours, if not you have 14 days. I have also had issues with a strap breaking and customer service was fabulous as I was in the warranty period. Never an issue with them and they were very pleasant. Shipping is slower than Amazon but that's ok! We don't need everything in two days and this is truly a small business, which in my opinion makes it even more fabulous. Thank you to Irene, Matt, and all of you for creating a brand that you can feel connected to and that works to create functional luxury with the intention of use and beauty. read more

The tag bracelet looks cheap, and the chain feels like plastic. I also bought the pinky ring. I like the ring. It looks cute and I like the weight. The biggest problem with both is that they make your skin smell metallic because it is gold plated over an undisclosed metal. I also purchased the medium Mimi tote and the shoulder strap. I like the color pattern and the size of the bag, but it also looks cheap. I do carry it all the time because it is functional. I won't purchase from Parker Thatch again, though. I gave my review two stars because I like the design of the ring, and the color of the bag. Overall, the jewelry, bag, and crossbody strap are grossly overpriced. read more

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The most atrocious customer service I have ever experienced. Buyer beware, stay FAR away from this company. Look at the HORRENDOUS customer service reviews. All they will do to ANY CUSTOMER CONCERN is respond and defend their position. Customer is NEVER right in their world. I have NEVER seen a brand respond this way to customers and at the laughably enormous prices they charge for their "premium goods", they should be embarrassed and ashamed at the service they provider customers. Disgusting. I purchased a crossbody bag and beaded strap and couldn't wait for its arrival. I received the bag and LOVED it. I was so excited to wear it. I put the strap on, put my wallet in the bag, put it over my shoulder, looked in the mirror, loved it again... I clipped the tags. I finished getting myself ready and gathering my toddler's things to go out to dinner. (Important note: I have a history of a bad cervical spine strain and subsequent spine pain following). Within TEN minutes, I said to myself "oh shit, this is heavy and already hurts my neck". The bag wasn't usable for me. I took the bag off, rewrapped it, and left for dinner. I emailed customer service within 24 hours of receiving the bag, letting them know of the issue, and they refuse my return because I clipped one threaded tag. I pushed back. I asked for my issue to be escalated. Not only was it not escalated, I continued to receive boilerplate responses, with a 5-day delay. How the hell is a consumer supposed to know if something like this would work for them without wearing it?! Why on earth would I keep the tag on when I planned on wearing it out to dinner THAT night?! I took the bag off, rewrapped it, and left for dinner. THE BAG IS STILL BRAND NEW. YOU ARE NOT EVEN COMING UP WITH A CREATIVE SOLUTION, LIKE A RESTOCKING FEE. I keep being told this is "industry standard" which is absolute BS and NOT TRUE. I told customer service how upset I am that I can't keep the bag, and asked them politely to not add insult to injury by making me keep a nearly $800 bag I CANNOT USE over a mere technicality. From your website directly: "We are a small, female co-founded team. We make limited production runs focused on quality and workmanship. Our goal is to bring you products that you want to keep and love. Parker Thatch is all about adding ease and elegance to every part of your life." Your goal is to bring you products you want to keep and love. BS. The handling of my situation shows the opposite. I REFUSE to believe a group of women have never had this issue happen to them before. I am absolutely floored by the poor handling of this. I have sent photos of the bag showing it is brand new, I had it in my possession FEWER THAN 24 HOURS when I emailed with my issue. I haven't even had TIME to use the item or pull one over on Parker Thatch. THIS IS WRONG. FIX THIS. read more

I ordered a pink suede card holder keychain. I knew the minute I took it out of the package it was flimsy and wouldn't hold up for longer than one month. I contacted customer service and asked if I exchanged it for a leather one would I have to pay for shipping a second time. Like other reviews, the customer service at this shop is HORRIBLE! I received a copy and paste standard response basically saying "Nope, you'll have to pay for shipping it back and reshipping a new one!" So basically 3 x for shipping. I am now out over $30 and have zero to show for it. $100 for what they tout as scrap textiles not going into a landfill, the quality was mediocre at best and the customer service was the worst I've had in years!!!! read more

I feel compelled to leave a review because I see so many people complaining about the service. first of all I have purchased a few bags, straps as well as baby buddy, etc. my husband has also purchased bags for me as gifts. we have both experienced great customer service from beginning to end. sadly I've never been able to visit the store so it's always been online. I have emailed customer service to ask for bag advice as well as needed help with an order when moving. I've also recently needed a bag fixed and they have made the process very easy thus far. the products themselves are unique and great quality. you can tell Irene and Matt truly love what they do. read more

As much as I love my sling bag, the stitching started to fall apart in less than a year (10 months). I found a large safety pin and was able to keep it together. It was to my surprise that when I reached out to Parker Thatch (just over two months laster) customer support, they said it was out of their 1-year warranty and that I "should take it to a local cobbler, shoe repair or specialty dry cleaner to help with the repair." I can't tell you the disappointment I felt with this response. They seem so proud of their products. I've even been to the store in Orinda with a client and bought her not one but two sling purses and straps....because I thought it was such a good product. It might be their policy but this response is not what I expected...especially for such a small, local, hand-made product oriented business. In my opinion, they should stand by their product based on the price alone of these bags! read more

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Everything about Parker Thatch is top notch. I've emailed several times and get an immediate response. I have purchased 12 bags and many accessories this past year. Everything is great and well made read more

Don't waste your money!! I took a chance on a new brand and bought lil easy bag and Jackie strap. I threw my money down drain. paid almost $700 and I'm so disappointed. They do not exchange or return sale items and regular price items you have to get permission to return, lengthy process, the bag was on sale $399, carried it once and it picks up lint balls from everything! I had on T-shirt and nylon vest and lint was everywhere ,removed most of it with heavy duty box tape is only thing that works. Paid another $200 foe strap so short it's useless. Overall, this bag looks and feels cheap! Colors are pretty. I wrote a review but they only post 5 star reviews - false advertising what are you hiding? Bought second bag before I carried this and wish I'd waited, it hasnt shipped and it's been three weeks and no update. They are quick to take your money is all Parker Thatch is good for. NEVER AGAI! I'm telling everyone I know. Wish I could post pictures on here... read more

Parker Thatch - Fuzz lint carried one time - Leather Goods Near Me - Orinda, California

I placed an order 3 weeks ago & it still hasn't shipped & when I contacted customer service they replied on a secondary order - not the order in question. When I let them know this was not the order in question that was placed a week and a half earlier I never got a reply! read more

Complete CRAP. This company is a scam. Do not waste your money or energy. We should file a class action lawsuit against them. I'm looking into it. They are defrauding customers left and right, the bags are low quality junk, and they don't return people's money. Buyer beware. read more

I ordered a sling bag, strap, medium camo Mimi. I saw the bags on YouTube ad by accident and fell in obsession. The shipping to Hawaii came on time, the bags were packed well and nothing was damaged. So far my sling bag quality is great. I'm loving the use and style and even my picky husband loves my sling bag. I had to buy more! So they're on order, cross my fingers!! Can't believe the store is in Orinda! I use to live practically next door!! read more

Super cute bags utilizing size, color and style to differentiate itself from the masses. Using charms, straps and beads, each bag becomes unique. Return department needs to make it easier and less expensive. That's why it didn't give it 5 stars. read more

I love the style of the cross your heart swing bag. I ordered the silver and there is already several spots the leather has worn off. I have only had my bag for a week. I emailed the company and No one has ever emailed me back. if it was a 100.00 bag I would understand. the bag and strap was 625.00. I have spend that much on other bags that I have had for years and is still in amazing shape. read more

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I returned a bag the same day I received it a month ago in the original packing, unused and unopened. I have been waiting a month for a refund. PT keeps telling me it could take 10 days. My credit is still pending. Worst customer service ever. There is no reason I should still be waiting for a refund after PT claims they issued it. Another delay! And I had to pay to return the bag. No free shipping label. Terrible company. No one to talk to....phone number directs you to email. read more

Love this company and product! Irene, your joy and pride in what you do is inspiring! I have recently ordered 2 bags and two straps and I am obsessed with them. I have a couple of designer bags which have taken a back seat to my new PTs. The quality is obsession worthy! Truly perplexed by the negative reviews of customer service. I have emailed customer service several times and always receive a timely, helpful, and engaging response. I encourage everyone who is thinking about making an order to think of this company as a small group of helpful, stylish women with as opposed to a corporation with a call center. Follow PT on YouTube or instagram and you'll get to know them all. read more

I received a ring for a gift. It's not gold. It's brass. I looked at the price, and it's ridiculous--I could've bought 2 rings out of gold for what this junk costs. read more

They did return my money. I still think a company at this level needs better customer service.

I like the look of the bag but quality doesn't match price in my opinion. It was also delivered in an obviously well-used box on its last leg "held" together with tape hardly keeping it closed. Very disappointing. And was def not damaged in the process of shipping considering the age and condition of box. read more

I was never into wearing handbags until I discovered Parker Thatch. The bags are that good, with impeccable quality!! I agree with a recent reviewer, PT is a whole vibe. I have purchased a few bags over the years and they are all unique. My recent virtual appointment with Chloe was fun and interactive! She was able to show me bags that suit my lifestyle, along with cool accessories and straps. In the end, I decided to purchase the "East West Mimi" in caramel suede. You really can't go wrong with any of their bags; there is a bag to suit everyone's lifestyle!! read more

Way overpriced. Bag is exceptionally heavy, customer service is sub par. Disappointed.

The only way to contact customer service is through email--they provide no phone number. I was having problems with a bag, and we exchanged two emails. They weren't answering my question sufficiently, so I sent them a third email--no reply at all. I found a phone number through a Google search, and their voicemail says to email customer service! Any company that does not have a customer service number has to be hiding something, in my opinion. It's especially shameful because these bags are SO EXPENSIVE!! I will never order from them again. read more

For one thing their customer service. Was not happy with the bag I purchased (medium Jane) Had not worn it until a month after i received it. Was out of town a lot at that time. The snap did not stay closed and kept unsnapping when i did wear it. Anyway after many emails and sending videos they would not do anything. Said people with arthritis or young mothers holding toddlers may have hard time. I do not have arthritis and i am not a young mom carrying babies around. I just wanted to exchange for a bag with zipper. It is like a new bag. It is just too bad this company doesn't budge on their policies. Suggested I buy some of there pouches, I will not be making any more purchases from this company and will not recommend it. I know other companies as Louis Vuitton or even Coach have much better policies and are willing to work with you for exchanges. read more

Customer service for returns is below par. I bought a strap and needed to exchange it. I sent the purchase back without any acknowledgement that the return was received. As of now I've spent over $200 but have no product. Customer service was unhelpful but gave itself a 4 star rating. I had planned to buy more from this company because I like their products. But their procedures are too risky. read more

This bag cost me in the high $500.00. I should have considered Bolsa Nova, The Wanderer Co. , Boho Bags and so many others. I bought the cross your heart sling. I usually go for leather thinking it will last forever. But this leather seems real delicate not like other leather bags where you know after years it is gonna look more beautiful. This bag is over priced not done inside, stained all my stuff that is put in it. For some very odd decisions making she doesn't include a strap! To a bag?! I bought a beautiful strap from Etsy for $30 where Parker&Thatch would want up to $200. I am also getting so much compliments on my beautiful $30 strap. This sling in my opinion is the only pretty one she has, the others look easily hand made, nothing complicated. I'm so mad at myself for buying it, I will wear it, it is pretty that's why I gave it a 3. But expensive for what you get. My final review, overpriced, no strap included(my strap from Etsy gets so many compliments) stains your wallet and any light stuff if you chose a dark color because she doesn't finish the inside, no pockets inside, leather seams too soft for a bag. Next time I'm trusting my instincts. She never shows the inside of any of her unfinished bags. read more

Terrible customer service and terrible return policy. There's no working phone number to talk to someone so you're forced to wait a week until the rude customer service rep emails you back with a patronizing copy-and-pasted response. I even tried messaging on your social media with no response. It's about as shady as ordering something from another country that ends up being a scam. If you stand behind your bags, Parker Thatch, then stand behind your bags and your customers. Your sling bag was incredibly uncomfortable and there's no way to know that until you wear it for more than 30 seconds. But you have to take the tag off to find that out and now you don't accept the return? We're not a prom dress store in a strip mall. Be better. Other companies will teach you that the customer is always right and you should always make things right with them. I can tell you, you lost me as a customer and all of my friends who had wanted to buy one of these bags after I did. For how expensive your bags are, you should have top-notch customer service and return policies. I can guarantee your "small female co-founded team" business will not last long with your current policies. read more