IMPACT // New Decade, Renewed Vision
We are celebrating not only a new year, but a new decade, and a vision of so much more. Our founders were just in Ethiopia with our team of over...
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Parker Clay Accepts State Department Award
Parker Clay Wins U.S. State Department’s Award for Corporate Excellence in Women’s Economic Security At Parker Clay, we have always believed that business can be a force for good, and...
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A Decade of Impact
Today, we stand proud of what Parker Clay represents—an embodiment of timeless high-quality craftsmanship, sustainability, and social responsibility.
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IMPACT // Our Why
"For me, working at Parker Clay is about showing the world the potential of high end leather goods being produced in Ethiopia. I am thankful to our Co-Founders for creating such a...
LIFESTYLE // Our Top Tips for Traveling Well
With a new year on the horizon, we're bringing you our top tips for adventuring well this season. We’re all about intentionally working travel into our lifestyle; it has a...
GIVE WITH PURPOSE // An Enneagram Gift Guide
Enneagram OnesFor your friends who value organization, order, and functionality, these ladies need a purse that is sleek and practical, a bag that is really going to work for them. ...
IMPACT // A Word From Our Co-Founder
I needed this picture this morning, for me it’s a personal spark behind what I get to do with my life everyday. You, like me, are getting bombarded with brands...
IMPACT // Small Business Saturday
Parker Clay is proud to design our products in California and create 100% of them at our factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This Small Saturday, we are grateful for American...
GIVE WITH PURPOSE // A Corporate Gift Guide
The holiday season is the perfect time to show appreciation for all the people in your life. For friends and loved ones, you want your gifts to show them how...
GIVE WITH PURPOSE // A Gift Guide for Her
Whether you’re participating in a Secret Santa gift swap, searching for the perfect gift for someone special, or stressing because you’ve drawn the name of your favorite cousin for the...
GIVE WITH PURPOSE // A Gift Guide for Him
Sometimes, not always, but sometimes, finding the perfect gift for men is a challenge. Whether you’re shopping for a special someone or trying to buy a thoughtful gift for the...
IMPACT // We Go Together
We Go Together. This is a phrase we say often at Parker Clay. From our factory in Ethiopia to our offices in California, at the very core of who we...
Q&A // Farm Cart Organics + An Ethiopian Recipe!
We have a surprise! We are teaming up with Farm Cart Organics and becoming one of their drop off locations in Santa Barbara! To celebrate, we interviewed Katherine...
CULTURE // Melkem Addis Amet
Melkem Addis Amet, or Happy Ethiopian New Year! You heard us right. Ethiopia follows its own calendar that marks the birth of Jesus as seven years later than the American...
EVENTS // Yellow Co. 2019
Hey Los Angeles! We’re headed to your neck of the woods from August 22nd-25th for Yellow Conference! Our Co-Founders, Ian & Brittany Bentley were speakers at the conference last year, and...
LIFESTYLE // Santa Barbara : A City Guide
The Parker Clay headquarters and flagship store are based in sunny Santa Barbara, California. We’ve created a collection of all our favorite places in our hometown - from beaches,...