Cross, the legendary writing instruments brand with a heritage going back 170 years, has debuted its line of fine leather accessories in India by launching the 2015/16 collection for the discerning consumer. The product range broadens Cross’ existing offerings to include men’s and women’s leather wallets crafted in 100% top grain, Spanish leather, men’s and women’s bags, belts and technology products such as smart wallets, Apple-approved iPad, iPhone and other award-winning smartphone cases as well as accessibly priced laptop bags, all available in attractive colour combinations. Commenting on the matter, Yashovardhan Gupta, Director & CEO of Torero Corporation, the exclusive global licensee of Cross Leather Accessories: “Indian consumers have been seeking Cross leather accessories for a long time and we felt it was the right time to launch our 2015/16 collection in the country.” While, men’s wallets and belts start at Rs 1,499, women’s wallets and purses are available at Rs 1,999 onwards. The Red Dot design award winning, anti-theft, loss-proof Grabado Tech+ wallet is priced at a reasonable Rs 4,999. Cross has always been known as a great gift, and the brand would also be launching fantastic, accessibly priced gift sets containing wallets, belts, etc. The Cross leather accessories would be available at all top department stores and chain stores in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities as well as online through Flipkart, Amazon.in, Snapdeal, Myntra and Jabong. Cross also intends to open an exclusive store in India too within the next few months. Cross has its globally approved factories in the US, Spain and India. The products earmarked for the Indian market, though crafted in 100% top quality, Spanish leather, would be sourced from Cross' factories in the country. The brand considers this as a great 'Make in India' opportunity. As the demand increases, the capacities in the country would be expanded further.