In 2013, a fur refrigerator had to be urgently evacuated: a moth was found in a client’s fur coat that had been handed over the day before. “This is a real emergency for us! – says the owner of the company Ekaterina Akkhuzina. “Let the moths breed, you won’t get anything out of it later.” The company lived in “emergency” mode for 24 hours.
Such incidents are extremely rare. The largest fur refrigerator in Russia has more than 3,500 clients, each of whom rents out several items. The head of the company also keeps his own furs (Ekaterina prefers not to say how many fur coats she personally has) at work.
On average, storing a not-so-expensive fur coat costs a client 800 rubles a month, and the price includes a mandatory insurance policy. The fur refrigerator provides 10% of the company’s revenue (Ekaterina does not disclose the exact amounts).
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The closest competitor in the “refrigeration direction” is, which not long ago got its own refrigerator for 3,000 fur coats. “The refrigerator is built and equipped in accordance with the latest technical standards,” says Peter Polyakov, a representative of the owners. Apparently hinting that the refrigerator is more than 100 years old, it is located in a historical building in the center of Moscow - on Bolshaya Dmitrovka.
15 years ago, Ekaterina inherited the business from her father, who had been involved in fur all his life. Ildar Akkhuzin started out as a simple furrier, but over time became one of the founders of the Russian Fur Union, director, and then owner of the country's largest fur refrigerator and wholesale store, named after his daughter.
Having become the head of the company, Ekaterina greatly reshaped the business. The company now not only stores fur and makes semi-finished products from it, but also produces its own collections of designer fur products, which it sells through its own retail network and online store.
How it all began
The merchant of the first guild A. M. Mikhailov orders construction in Moscow, on Bolshaya Dmitrovka. He is the largest furrier, managing production and stores. We urgently need a warehouse for furs. In 1912, the history of the first fur refrigerator in Russia began. The eleven-story building had low rooms without windows. They were intended for storage only.
Later, a classic fur production opened there. And in the late nineties, on its basis, it arose, having its own trademark with the same name.
Now the largest Russian refrigerator has more than three and a half thousand customers. Many people keep more than one fur coat there. The company receives ten percent of its revenue from the service of storing fur coats in a fur refrigerator.
The best premium dry cleaners in Moscow
Premium quality items made from expensive and “complex” materials require special treatment. Fortunately, the modern service industry offers luxury dry cleaning services, where a team of experienced specialists can restore the original appearance of clothing and interior items.
Only safe and effective raw materials are used in the work, and the technological process takes place on professional equipment imported from Europe.
As a rule, clients are offered the assistance of a personal technologist who will select the optimal cleaning method and give recommendations for further care of the products. In order to save time, the process of handing over and accepting things can be done at home.
We present the four best premium dry cleaners in Moscow.
4 Baden
Boutique atelier “Baden” opens the rating.
An establishment with more than 20 years of history offers clients not only the removal of complex stains, but also hemming, repair, and also restoration of wardrobe items. The refined interior of the points “from the doorstep” immerses you in an atmosphere of luxury. Visitors do not have to worry about the safety of luxury products. Our employees are multiple winners of various professional competitions and are able to complete assigned tasks competently and quickly.
Work is carried out in several directions:
- Eco-dry cleaning.
- Aqua cleaning.
- Cleaning leather and fur.
At the same time, the price tag for removing stains from skirts starts from 3800 rubles, and from jackets and coats - from 1100 rubles.
It is important to note that “Beden” acts as a service center:
- TSUM.
- DLT.
- Barvikha.
- Bredov Gucci, Chanel, Dior, Bottega Veneta and others.
The company's locations are in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Detailed information is available on the website baden.pro.
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3 Eurocleaning
“Eurocleaner” belongs to the elite segment.
In our ranking it ranks third. It is important to know that the company is included in the list of the “Russian Association of Dry Cleaning and Laundry Enterprises”. A distinctive feature of this format is the highest quality of service. Clients are offered a wide range of services, including:
- Dry cleaning of dresses, fur, curtains, shoes, carpets, coats, children's toys, furniture and other items.
- Laundry.
- Ironing.
- Restoring the original appearance of bags and shoes.
- Applying dye to clothes.
- Collection and delivery of items to the address.
Organizations are offered laundry services.
Eurocleaning boasts the latest equipment:
- Bowe, Miele and Veit (Germany).
- IPSO (Sweden).
The cleaning products used are formulas from Bufa, Seitz, Kreussler - German production, as well as Alberti Angelo and Fenice, imported from Italy.
Prices for dry cleaning of textile and knitwear group start from 290 rubles, and for carpets from 750 rubles. Perhaps European quality is truly affordable here!
Reception centers are located in different areas of Moscow. You can find out their addresses and work schedule on the website evrochistka.ru.
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2 iCleaning
The second position was awarded to iCleaning dry cleaning.
This is an instant service for caring for things. An elite establishment guarantees careful treatment of even the most demanding wardrobe items. Clients are offered:
- Dry cleaning.
- Water cleaning.
- Ironing.
- Wash.
- Repair of accessories and shoes.
- Tailor services.
- Color restoration.
You can evaluate the level of service without leaving your home. The concierge will pick up your items and bring them back. The employees speak English and are ready to provide comprehensive information about the order, as well as track its timely completion.
iCleaning uses safe solvents Green Earth, Lanadol, Tintolav, Kreussler, etc. Elite equipment from the brands Farbo, Firbimatic, Noex, Electrolux and Veit guarantees a “clean result” while maintaining the original brightness of the colors. Therefore, you can give clothes of premium brands here without fear.
Reception centers are located in Moscow City and other areas of the capital. You can find more information on the website icleaning.ru, as well as in the mobile application. The company also maintains pages on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
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Brand Features
- When purchasing a fur coat “Ekaterina” you will definitely receive a product passport.
- A nice bonus is a branded hanger, as well as a storage case.
- In fur stores, all outerwear is labeled. Since 2021, the Agreement on Mandatory Labeling of Fur Products has been in force in Russia. By the marking you can determine the country of the fur coats; they are equipped with green marks, they indicate Russian production. Foreign goods are marked with red marks.
- Now branded products made from expensive types of fur contain an exclusive twist. You can purchase “Ekaterina” fur coats with silver trim. The logo, hanger and hooks - clips are made of 925 sterling silver.
Benefits for clients
is very attentive to the wishes and needs of clients. A range of services and offers has been developed for them:
- Purchase is possible in installments and on credit.
- All Ekaterina fur coats come with a manufacturer's warranty.
- For fitting, clothes will be delivered to your home or office.
- Customers can order individual tailoring of fur clothing. The company has the most extensive collection of furs in Moscow.
- In the “Furs Ekaterina” chain of stores you can choose many fur accessories. These are hats, collars, stoles, mittens, scarves, toys, bedspreads, blankets and much more.
- Exclusive models of mink coats “Ekaterina” from the author’s collections.
- Repair and fitting of fur clothing. Fur coats can be adjusted to size free of charge within 2 months from the date of purchase or within a year under warranty.
- Specialized fur dry cleaning. The most modern technologies are used.
- Owners of clothing made from natural fur can benefit from storage in a special refrigerator. Its premises are maintained at a certain temperature and humidity. All products in storage must be insured.
The best middle-class dry cleaners in Moscow
Middle-class dry cleaners offer customers a wide range of services. Eg:
- Cleaning things.
- Shoe repair.
- Giving bags a pristine look.
- Hemming clothes.
- Application of water-repellent impregnation.
- Technologist consultations and more.
In some cases, home visits are provided, as well as courier delivery.
Often, these organizations are networked, with many branches. The companies can boast of extensive experience and the use of modern equipment of European quality.
The price tag here is quite affordable (from 100 rubles per item). In addition, the management is trying to place locations in the most convenient places for visitors - large shopping centers, residential areas and near metro stations.
We have studied the dry cleaning market in Moscow and present the ten best representatives of the category.
10 Nikko
The ranking opens with a chain of dry cleaners called Nikko.
Here you can not only give your clothes, shoes and bags a pristine look, but also use the services of an atelier. The company has chosen as a priority the formation of a positive attitude and trust on the part of the consumer. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about the safety of even the most “capricious materials”.
The company entered the market in 1997. Extensive experience helps provide a wide range of work. For example, a courier can pick up items and return them in perfect condition after 24 hours! If time resources are limited, “express cleaning” is offered, which takes only 60 minutes.
It is worth noting that professional products from leading manufacturers in Europe and the USA are used here. At the same time, the pricing policy can be called democratic, because shoe repair and dry cleaning cost from 350 rubles. In addition, there is a privileged system of discounts for regular customers.
In total, there are 20 collection points and 10 factories of the Nikko network. Opening hours and locations can be found on the company’s official website - mynikko.ru.
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9 Chanterelle
Next in the ranking of the best middle-class dry cleaners in Moscow is “Lisichka”.
It began operating in the services market back in 1997. An interesting fact - in 2012, the company installed equipment in its workshops that operates using the safest technology known in the world - “GreenEarth”. The company is proud not only of advanced equipment from European manufacturers, but also of the most modern “chemistry”.
A wide range of services are provided here, including cleaning:
- Fur products (from 1020 rubles).
- Complex membrane coatings (from RUB 910).
- Carpets (from 420 rubles).
- Straight underwear (from 120 rub.).
- Shoes, bags (from RUB 3,500), etc.
In addition, the company's technologists will conduct a free preliminary consultation and apply water-repellent impregnation to ski suits, as well as leather and suede products, free of charge after completing the wash cycle. On-site service is provided.
There are many locations of the company in Moscow and the region. Most are within walking distance of metro stations. The work schedule, as well as the addresses of points and mini-workshops, can be found on the official website - lisichka.ru.
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8 Lavender
The line above is the Italian dry cleaner “Lavanderia”. The company began its work in 1993. The secret to the success of this format lies in:
- Introduction of advanced technologies.
- Increasing industrial capacity.
- Timely updating of equipment. The devices used here are Silc, ILSA and Girbau brands.
- Expanding the network of collection points.
- Using modern silicone solvent “GreenWorld”.
The company's advantages also include free delivery of items and their antibacterial treatment. Clients are offered dry cleaning of clothes, repairs, laundry, services of a professional technologist, etc. Here, careful treatment is guaranteed, even with such delicate materials as silk and leather.
The prices are pleasantly surprising. For example, you can remove stains from trousers here for 680 rubles, and return your dress to its original purity for only 890 rubles. There are also discounts. So, by ordering the following service when receiving items by courier, the client receives a 20% discount on the next order.
There are more than 30 dry cleaners of the Lavanderia chain in Moscow. Information about the locations and operating hours of the points can be found on the official website lavanderya.ru.
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7 Cristallino
In seventh place in our ranking is the “Cristallino” dry cleaner.
This is a relatively young establishment, because the first workshop was opened in 2017, and the receiving point a year later. The company is proud to use an environmentally friendly solvent of Belgian origin - HIGLO. The water cleaning uses completely biodegradable chemicals made in Germany. Distinctive features of such raw materials are excellent rinsing ability from clothes, hypoallergenicity and odorlessness.
Along with dry cleaning, wet cleaning is provided here. Complete removal of dirt, various kinds of stains and destruction of bacteria is guaranteed. Subsequent heat treatment gives things smoothness and antibacterial properties.
At “Cristallino” you can get the following services:
- Dry cleaning of clothes, home textiles, shoes, accessories and fur products.
- Leather and fur repair.
- Speaking about pricing policy, it can be noted that removing dirt from a jacket here will cost 790 rubles, and down pillows will cost 800 rubles.
Reception points operate in:
- Residential complex Tsaritsyno.
- LCD Donskoy Olimp.
- Residential complex Filigrad.
And also on Bolshaya Cheryomushkinskaya.
The mini-factory is located at: MFC COLUMBUS, st. Kirovogradskaya, 13a. You can view the full list of services, prices and operating hours on yourcrystallino.com. The company maintains pages on social networks Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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6 Glavkhimchistka
“Glavkhimchistka” was placed in 6th position in the review.
According to the company's estimates, the number of grateful customers has exceeded 78,000. The main advantages of this dry cleaning service are:
- Free delivery of clean and ironed items.
- High-quality packaging, which eliminates damage during transportation.
- Use of German household chemicals.
- Elite equipment Miele professional and Veit - Germany, as well as Firbimatic - Italy.
- A wide range of services (dry cleaning, atelier, seasonal storage of fur products, ozonation of premises, cleaning and repair of shoes, removing dirt from furniture at home, etc.).
The range of prices allows us to classify the establishment as a middle segment. For example, removing stains from trousers here costs 890 rubles, and from an evening dress - 2,500 rubles. It's nice that you get a 15% discount on your first order. There is also a bonus program for regular customers.
Glavkhimchistki branches are located in different areas of Moscow. You can find addresses and prices on the website glavkhimchistka.rf. The company maintains pages on Instagram and Facebook.
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5 Contrast
“Contrast” is a popular dry cleaner.
In our ranking it ranks fifth. For the convenience of clients, there are 86 points located in Moscow and St. Petersburg. In addition, there is a 24-hour delivery service. Regular customers are issued a special card, which provides access to exclusive offers and discounts. Here you can count on cleaning:
- Outerwear.
- Textiles.
- Sheepskin coat and fur coat.
- Evening and wedding dresses.
- Interior items.
- Shoes.
- Accessories and bags.
Tailoring, laundry and shoe repair services are also available.
Speaking of prices, it is worth noting that fresh shirts will be returned here for 670 rubles, coats - 5,100 rubles, and trousers - for 870 rubles. Washing 1 kg of straight linen costs 510 rubles. Undoubtedly, this option will not “hit your wallet.”
On the company’s website contrast-cleaners.ru you can see the price list and the full range of services provided, as well as choose the optimal location. In addition, specialists of the Contrast network manage popular social networks - Instagram, Facebook and Vkontakte.
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4 Leda
As stated on the company’s official website, Leda dry cleaning entered the service market in 1996.
At the moment, it is one of the most popular in Moscow and the region. The network occupies 4th place in our rating. The company's motto sounds promising - “Cleanliness is our calling.” A team of professionals numbering more than 500 people is ready not only to remove stains on various objects, but also:
- Carry out minor clothing repairs.
- Color different materials evenly.
- Ensure the safety of seasonal items.
The company cares about the environment, therefore it works using safe technology - Green Earth.
Visitors will be pleasantly surprised by the affordable prices. You can clean a raincoat here for 1,200 rubles, and trousers for 640 rubles. For order amounts over 1,990 rubles, free delivery is provided within the Moscow Ring Road. It is noteworthy that if the result of dry cleaning does not satisfy the client, the company will repeat the process completely free of charge.
In addition to the official website - leda.ru, information about the network establishment is available on all popular social networks (Twitter, Instagram, Odnoklassniki, Vkontakte, Facebook, WhatsApp). Orders are accepted daily from 08-00 to 20-00.
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3 Diana
The third place is occupied by the well-known chain of dry cleaners “Diana”.
The history of the enterprise goes back more than 25 years. The popularity of the establishment is evidenced by the fact that the number of collection points in the Russian Federation has exceeded 600. The company is proud that it uses all known cleaning technologies:
- Bio.
- Eco.
- In silicone.
- In perchlorethylene.
- In hydrocarbon.
It is worth noting that according to the results of the Global Best Practice Awards competition, the chain entered the top 10 best dry cleaners in the world!
Here clients are offered many directions. Eg:
- Getting rid of stains from everyday, business, formal, home, sports, outerwear and uniforms.
- Tidying up shoes and accessories.
- Application of water-repellent impregnation.
- Textile dyeing.
- Minor clothing repairs.
- Manual removal of “pellets”.
- Ozonation.
- Personal thermal labels.
- Eco-cleaning.
- Storing seasonal items.
The price tag for dry cleaning starts from 240 rubles. Discounts are offered to regular customers.
“Diana” is open daily from 07-00 to 23-00 (it’s better to check the opening hours of a particular point in advance). The list of branches, price list and more detailed information is posted on the official website on the Internet - dryclean.ru. For ease of communication, a mobile application is also provided.
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2 Dry cleaning No. 1
The line above is “Dry Cleaning No. 1”. The project was opened in 2008. There are currently 30 collection points in Moscow. The network continues to develop. The secret of success lies in:
- Experienced staff - technologists with twenty years of experience work here.
- Using advanced developments from Italian, German and Belgian companies.
- High-quality equipment from Germany, Italy and Belgium.
- Using safe household chemicals Green Earth.
- Free collection and delivery of items throughout Moscow.
It is not surprising that according to the results of the CINET 2021 competition, the establishment was included in the top 100 dry cleaners around the world.
The range of services is very extensive. Here you can tidy up women's and men's clothes, as well as home furnishings. Clothing and shoe repair, seasonal storage of fur and laundry are provided.
Depending on the type of cleaning, the price tag for getting rid of dirt on a men’s shirt starts at 400 rubles. Removing complex stains from a dress will cost 4,000 rubles.
You can get acquainted with the types and costs of work on the website himchistkanomerodin.ru, as well as on pages on Instagram, Facebook and Vkontakte.
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1 Bianca
The best middle-class dry cleaner in our rating is Bianca.
The establishment with an extensive history was founded in 2002. Now, there are 45 locations of the company in Moscow. Convenient access is explained by the location of points in large shopping centers and various areas of the capital. Along with a wide range of specialized services, you can order here:
- Delivery of drinking water.
- Repair of clothes, shoes and bags.
- Household chemicals and household goods.
- Storing fur products in the refrigerator.
- Restoration of bags and shoes.
The workshops are equipped with the latest technology, which allows you to:
- Water cleaning.
- Dry cleaning using perchlorethylene, hydrocarbons, alcohol and silicone.
- Manual application of stain remover.
- Careful sorting and packaging of finished products.
The pricing policy here is quite affordable. So, according to the price list, dry cleaning a shirt costs from 290 rubles, and a jacket - from 990 rubles. Residents of Moscow can take advantage of the free delivery service.
Detailed information about Bianca locations and operating hours is available on the website bianca-city.ru. Answers to questions can also be found on social networks - whatsApp, Instagram, Telegram.
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Don't stand still
Despite bold experiments in fur fashion, he does not neglect the experience of foreign colleagues. Representatives of the company visited Turkey. We were amazed at the speed of work of Turkish furriers. A master class was held for the Russians on how to sort fur, sew skins, select a tool and work with it.
The difference in the specifics of production turned out to be great: Turkish furriers sew quite simple things. In Moscow there are unique products that use a complex cut and all kinds of fur inlay.
Ekaterina Akkhuzina, the owner of the company, emphasizes the importance of every detail of the product. Particular attention is paid to the lining of fur coats. It is made from fabrics from the best Italian manufacturers. Since the spring of this year, cooperation has been established with a Russian company. Its fabrics meet all international standards. Solstudio Textile design is the first textile design studio to become one of the European leaders. The first fur coats with designer prints are already on sale in a chain of stores.
Stylish looks
2017 was an anniversary year for the Historical Museum on Red Square. He was one hundred and forty-five years old. The unique interiors of the museum were decorated by the best artists and sculptors of that time. They were the inspiration for the creation of the capsule collection “Ekaterina Furs”.
Mink, arctic fox, marten, polecat, and broadtail are used in fur clothing models. Furs of both natural colors and brightly colored ones. The inlay technique is actively used in the products. This is complex and delicate work.
The collection is refined and bright. In addition to the classics, it includes unique designs: bomber jackets and down jackets made of mink fur. A well-coordinated team of furriers, tailors and artists was able to implement unique design solutions in fur clothing.
The house “Ekaterina Furs” created the new collection for the fall-winter season 2017/2018 under the influence of street style. The company's artists and fashion designers actively experiment with silhouettes, color and volume.
Particularly relevant within the framework of world fashion trends is the combination of fur coats with fur vests.
Fashionable fur
In the early 2000s, boutiques of world brands opened one after another with fanfare on Stoleshnikov Lane. One day, a girl with bags of several of them looked into a fur salon next door, on Bolshaya Dmitrovka. Taking out denim shorts from her bag, she said that she wanted the same ones, only from astrakhan fur.
“Lady, what are you talking about? What kind of astrakhan shorts?” — the amazed employee could not stand it. The potential client turned to exit. “And at that moment I came in,” says Ekaterina Akkhuzina. “The client will no longer hear the word “no,” I told the employees. We will do everything, even underwear. Another question is how much it will cost and how much time it will take.”
It was one of 25-year-old Ekaterina's first working days as the owner of her father's company. The shorts were eventually sewn together, but I had to part with the obstinate employee. And not with her alone: Akhuzina was met by a team that idolized her father and was not ready for innovation. “My first thought then was to leave everything as it is, let it go on its own, make a profit. But I felt sorry for the knowledge I had once gained,” says Akkhuzina.
By education, she is a highly qualified commodity expert in leather raw materials and fur products. But she did not plan to work in the family business: at the age of 18 she got married, her husband earned good money, “life seemed pleasant and easy.” The death of my father changed everything.
The most difficult thing at first was to change the thinking of employees who were accustomed to working with harsh furriers. And here are demanding, often capricious, strange young ladies and mothers of families with non-standard orders.
In the giant fur refrigerator building (11 floors) on Bolshaya Dmitrovka there were rooms intended only for storage: with low ceilings and no windows. There was also a small production of classic fur items. “I was a young girl, I wanted something fashionable and bright,” says Akkhuzina. It was decided to update the lineup. It took several years to rebuild all processes, search for constructors, designers, cutters, seamstresses and create a new client base. “We have sewn so many things over the years, even fur curtains. And they upholstered the furniture with fur,” Akkhuzina smiles. But then she was not laughing. Her husband, she said, regularly offered to sell everything. “But I wanted to - that’s all.”
Now it produces 5,500 products a year. She has seven stores in Moscow and two in Volgograd. The number of employees has grown from several dozen to 200. Competitors recognize Akhuzina’s company as a leader in the fur market in Russia, but criticize it for the lack of a clear brand promotion strategy.
“With such starting capabilities, over the years it could have become the Russian Fendi (the famous Italian fur fashion house), but this never happened,” says one of the major players in the fur market. The fashion in the Russian fur market is still set by Western players.
Akkhuzina says that she spends a lot of effort on helping clients look at fur with different eyes and make a choice in favor of a bright and unusual item.
The company sews from foxes painted in all the colors of the rainbow, bright lilac mink, and comes up with short fur coats with fur designs of bullfinches on the patch pockets and other defiantly picturesque things. “One day our designers came up with an unusual jacket model - made of mink fur of different colors, with large patch pockets and made of long-haired yak. Most employees were skeptical about the idea of mass production, so they only sewed a few pieces. But the jackets didn’t even reach the store; customers bought them right in the studio.”
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“Producing things with a focus on fashion trends is always a risk; it’s much easier to make classics,” says Alexei Likhachev, commercial director of the Kirov Sobol factory. “But if you find your niche and buyer, you will have a powerful competitive advantage, because it is very difficult to repeat such things.”
According to the co-owner of one of the oldest fur clothing manufacturing companies, usually the players in this market are “classic retrogrades and individuals who are unable or unwilling to develop with global trends. But Akkhuzina knows how to do what others don’t dare to do: it’s fantastically bold to experiment in fur fashion, and this is precisely where her main competitive advantage lies.”
Who are its customers? A hundred meters away on the other side of Bolshaya Dmitrovka stands the building of the Federation Council, next to Kamergersky Lane with its boutiques, and the State Duma is nearby. This neighborhood provides Akkhuzina’s company with a flow of high-status clients.
“They have everything nearby, in one place - a salon, dry cleaning, a fur refrigerator, known since Soviet times. This is very convenient for my wife and I,” one of the Russian senators told Forbes.
Reviews and plans
Buyers of “Ekaterina” fur coats were divided in their reviews. We are pleased with the large selection of models and styles. It's easy to create the image of a stylish and independent lady. The durability of fur products is noted.
There are also negative reviews where clients are dissatisfied with the level of service in some branded stores. They mention the fragility of the fittings and high prices. Many people do not know how to store natural fur coats.
In general, the products of domestic furriers are highly valued not only in Russia, but also on the international market. But the plans concern only Russia. All stores are owned by the owner, ninety percent of the fur is Russian fur. This allows you to avoid raising prices. There are new collections and achievements ahead.
