Let me start the review by admitting that if this review was for the Pasadena store specifically, I would have given it at least two stars! However, I'm reviewing my whole experience with the "brand" which wasn't that good!
A little over two years ago, I went with my brother to the NY store and purchased few jackets and sweaters. I bought the Orvis Dorset Quilted jacket which I totally loved and another wool jacket with elbow patches. Fast forward to few months later, my family and I relocated to the west coast. I kept both jackets as they were light enough for SoCal's winter evenings.
The elbow patches on the wool jacket were ripped in no time despite getting rarely worn. Not a big deal, since it was an easy fix by my tailor. The Dorset jacket in the other hand was my favorite weekend winter jacket. It was the perfect fit and lightweight enough. Unfortunately one of the clasps/snap buttons came off and that was the beginning of the nightmare! I contacted the online support who couldn't locate the item in their catalog as the model was discontinued. However, through every email exchange it seemed that their priority was the receipt or proof of purchase rather than supporting their products and customers! Obviously I didn't keep a receipt for two years especially moving across country! Again, all I wanted was a replacement snap button to give my tailor so he can fix it! After a couple of days of back and forth emails, they finally recommended that I should take it to my local LA branch in Pasadena to exchange it. I did; mind you that's an hour and a half drive, but I did and went through the entire proof of purchase again! What I thought would be a five minutes process lasted close to an hour so that they can find the Dorset in their inventory or find me in their database! It was a nightmare, but a good "meditation" time for me I guess! Finally since the jacket was discontinued, I ended up exchanging it for their new Barbour Thurland Quilted jacket as it is similar look. They charged me an extra hundred and thirty something dollars difference which I gladly paid to leave and never return! One more time, all I wanted was a replacement button, but why give me a button if they can rip me off!
I waited a couple of weeks for the new jacket to arrive in the mail. The Thurland jacket is nice, but heavier for my needs and way too long. I'm 5'9", but I have a broad upper body so unfortunately I must wear a "Large" which is definitely designed for 6'2" or taller. It's in my closet for now, but I don't think I'll have any use for it here in sunny SoCal. Maybe if I travel elsewhere during the winter I'll get to wear it! Again I don't love it, it's not the Dorset!
The entire experience was just a disappointment. All I needed was a clasp/snap button to repair a jacket that I loved, but I ended up paying a hefty difference for a jacket that I don't like or need and lots of wasted time! Save your money, time and future frustration and shop elsewhere; this isn't worth it. read more