Our philosophy is built into every piece we make

Charlie Parker’s founder Kelly was raised in Yorkshire, England, where her love for sewing classic British styles began. In 2009 Kelly moved to Sydney, Australia and made her home with her whippet Charlie. During Charlie’s first winter, Kelly quickly learned sighthounds are not lovers of getting wet. When Kelly started her search for an elegant and high-quality coat for Charlie, she couldn’t find one; Kelly was inspired to combine her love for fashion and sewing to create her own. This was the beginning of Charlie Parker’s Hound Wear!

British Elegance and Durability

All the fabrics used for Charlie Parker’s coats are hand-picked with style and durability in mind. Today’s world is filled with mass-produced fast products. Not Charlie Parker’s coats! Time, love and care go into every item we create. We strive to deliver an elegant and quality product which is handmade and not mass-produced.

Remember where Kelly grew up? We focus highly on Waxed Cotton; this is due to its extremely water-resistant nature and durability. A fabric often used by sailors and farmers in Yorkshire. Waxed Cotton is unique in itself. As the fabric, folds, scuffs with your dog’s wear and marks it gradually add to the character of the coat rather than taking anything away. Treat your coat well; it can outlast many other items in your dog’s wardrobe, and the more you use it, the better it looks.

Our Team

We are a small family team! As our family has grown in 2021 with the arrival of our little boy Oliver we have taken on the support needed to keep our business running as normal as possible. Viviana joined our team to help with the making of our products, bringing her years of experience as a seamstress with her.

Charlie and Astro continue to be our top models!