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How to submit a complaint with
Kookai
 

A KOOKAÏ complaints issue is usually fastest to resolve when you use the channel that matches what went wrong (online order vs in-store purchase vs returns). KOOKAÏ also notes customer feedback helps it improve service.

  • Start with the Contact Us form
    Use the form here: KOOKAÏ Contact Us
  • Call Head Office
    Phone: +61 3 8290 0500
  • For online returns/refunds, use the KOOKAÏ returns portal first
    Start here: KOOKAÏ returns portal
  • If you’re returning via your own carrier, email for authorisation
    Email: concierge@kookai.com to authorise the return if you’re sending it back using an alternate courier.
  • In-store issues: raise it in-store (ask for the manager if needed)
    For wrong items, quality concerns, or service complaints, you’ll often get the quickest fix by asking the boutique to action an exchange/store credit/refund in line with policy, and escalating politely to the manager.
  • High-value in-store cash refund requests
    KOOKAÏ’s terms state that if you’re seeking a $1,000+ cash refund for an in-store purchase, contact customer.support@kookai.com.au or call +61 3 8290 0500 (ID verification may be required).
  • Privacy-specific complaints
    If your issue is about personal information, KOOKAÏ provides a Privacy Officer contact. Email: Legal@kookai.com.au.

What to include to avoid delays: proof of purchase, order number (online), dates, photos (faults/condition), return tracking (if applicable), and the outcome you want (refund/repair/exchange/written explanation).

What happens after you submit a complaint to Kookai?

Returns and exchanges

  • Eligible items generally need to be returned within 21 days, unworn/undamaged with tags.
  • Returns can be sent back to the e-boutique, and you’ll receive an email once processing is complete.

Timeframes KOOKAÏ sets

  • Returns processing: allow up to 7 business days from when KOOKAÏ receives your parcel (you’ll get an email once processed).
  • Refund visibility: refunds go back to the original payment method and can take up to 5 business days to appear (provider-dependent).
  • Return label fees: portal refunds have a flat $10 label fee deducted. Labels for exchanges/gift cards are complimentary.

Privacy complaints

KOOKAÏ states it will investigate privacy queries/complaints within a reasonable period and notify you of the outcome.

Common complaints against
Kookai

Common themes across reviews and discussions include:

  • Returns/refunds and “policy-only” replies, where customers feel the response repeats rules rather than solving the problem.
  • Quality concerns after limited wear (fraying, hems, fabric/thread issues), sometimes disputed as “faulty” vs “wear”)
  • Sizing inconsistency and limited size range.
  • In-store service experience complaints (feeling judged/rude service), alongside reports that manager involvement can resolve clear mistakes quickly.
  • Gift card and expiry confusion (KOOKAÏ terms state gift cards are valid for 3 years).

Kookai
 complaints submitted through Ajust

How other consumers
Kookai
 complaints got resolved

A customer said they were given the wrong top at checkout, and the manager apologised and exchanged it for the correct item when they returned with proof of purchase.

A customer reported a quality issue after one wear and said head office refused a return due to the item being “mistreated”. Documenting the defect with photos/dates and escalating via a consumer agency was the suggested next step.

How to escalate a complaint with Kookai

If your issue isn’t progressing:

  1. Make your reply short and specific
    Summarise: what happened, when, what you want (refund/repair/exchange), and the evidence you have (photos, receipt, tracking).
  2. Online returns:
    Use the KOOKAÏ returns portal first, then email concierge@kookai.com if you need authorisation for alternate courier returns or the portal doesn’t fit your situation.
  3. $1,000+ in-store cash refunds: escalate to Customer Support directlyEmail customer.support@kookai.com.au (per KOOKAÏ terms), or call +61 3 8290 0500.
  4. If it’s still unresolved, escalate externally
    If the business won’t engage or you can’t reach a fair outcome, escalate to your state/territory consumer protection agency.

Regulatory & Ombudsman Information for Kookai

Official Kookai Complaint Resources & Links

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