Category Archive: Press

Pittards Ethiopia MD, Tsedenia Mekbib reviews 2021 with International Leather Maker podcast
Community, Environment, Ethiopia, Press / 22nd December 2021International Leather Maker invited three leather industry leaders to review the most talked about issues of 2021. Listen to this one hour special podcast, which speaks to Tsedenia Mekbib, MD Pittards Ethiopia together with Jon Clark of Prime Asia and Mike Redwood, spokesperson for...

Why the new era of British fashion is all about the factory.
Apprenticeships, Craft, People, Press / 17th August 2021The realisation that a combination of globalisation and mass-produced throwaway product does not make...

Pittards Ethiopia Wins Award for Second Time
Community, Ethiopia, Press / 24th September 2020In 2019 The Ethiopian Ministry of Revenue instituted a system of awards highlighting good practice and loyalty in tax payment. Pittards Ethiopia Tannery is proud to announce that it has been recognised for its integrity for the second year running, receiving an award together...

Pittards Feature in BBC’s Time Lapse Film
Community, Press / 20th July 2017BBC Points West have published a time lapse film of some of their favourite places in...

Pittards Collection now Available in Harrods
Press / 21st December 2016Pittards’ Daines & Hathaway collection is now available at London department store Harrods. The collection, made here in Somerset, includes our full leather Overnight Bag and suede lined Travel Watch Roll. The Overnight travel bag is the perfect size for short business trips or (as...

Everyday Extraordinary is in town
Press / 22nd November 2016Pittards are proud to announce that the Everyday Extraordinary Collection is now available in...

Pittards goes Inside the Factory on BBC 2
Press / 1st September 2016This week’s episode of Inside the Factory on BBC 2 visited New Balance to find out how they make 3,500 pairs of trainers everyday. As a long standing supplier to New Balance, Pittards also features in the programme, taking a tour of the factory and looking closer at...

Are you a mini or a maxi packer?
Press / 10th February 2016When it comes to packing for your trip, Pittards has more than a few options. You just need to identify what kind of packer you are… Mini Packing – The Joy of Travelling Light Arriving at your destination with just the bare essentials is...

Performance Dog Gear Brand Ruffwear Launches New Pittards Leather Line
Press / 4th February 2016Ruffwear, the US brand known for its innovative outdoor adventure products for dogs this...

Carry it well
Press / 25th November 2015When you carry a beautiful leather bag, it says something about you. Your tastes, your style, your outlook. And it’s hard to beat the smell of real leather for an unspoken statement of authenticity. Quality is a sensationYou instinctively know when you’re handling high...

Caught red handed
Press / 25th November 2015Don’t let grey winter days keep you in dark colours. Bring a blaze of...