A group of leading Russian businessmen from Edmins, an upmarket Russian fashion wholesaler, visited Pittards in Yeovil to finalise a number of contracts for glove leather. Edmins, based in St Petersburg, are at the forefront of a rapidly expanding fashion industry in Russia. They specialise in leathergoods and quality leather gloves which are sold through eleven own branded stores plus a further 200 shops across the country.
According to new business development manager Richard Anderson: ‘At the moment Russians are still very conservative on colours; 70-80% still tend to buy black although there is a market for darker browns, greens and blues. But things are changing and softer shades including wines and antique golds and even some pastels are beginning to be in demand.’
