Our History

MORE THAN 50 years of family-owned heritage

In 1972, our founders, Jerry and Terri Kohl, began pursuing their dream of creating exceptional accessories, including silver jewelry and leather handbags, designed in-house and crafted of the finest quality materials by master artisans. This approach, along with treating our customers as friends, is at heart of what we do.

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The Brighton Difference

If you can imagine a family of brilliantly talented artists and masterfully accomplished artisans…each member with his or her own unique aesthetic, yet collectively dedicated to creating objects of beauty…you’d have a picture of how truly unique Brighton is and the magic that happens at our design headquarters in Los Angeles.

World Class Designs, Handcrafted to Last

Drawing inspiration from around the globe – art, architecture, nature, music – our designers have cultivated collections that speak to every woman’s style. Beginning with our designers’ renderings as a guide, fine artisans handcraft every stitch, detail and accent, using the finest materials available.

From The Heart: Brighton Gives Back

Since its earliest days, Brighton has had a passion for charitable giving. And whether it’s collecting shoes for those less fortunate or donating handbags to boost women’s self esteem, we and our customers are dedicated to giving back. One cause close to our hearts is the fight against breast cancer, raising millions for charities nationwide.

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Through the Years

In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of creating high-quality accessories for people to treasure for years to come.

Our Golden Anniversary

In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of creating high-quality accessories for people to treasure for years to come.

Our Golden Anniversary

Helping others is our passion, and we continue to search for opportunities to give back in ways that are relevant to the current times. In 2019, we donated 20% of all Ferrara purchases to the restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral.

2019

Helping others is our passion, and we continue to search for opportunities to give back in ways that are relevant to the current times. In 2019, we donated 20% of all Ferrara purchases to the restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral.

2019

In 2011, we launched our ecommerce site without any fanfare. We expected a few hundred orders that weekend and received ten times that many!

2011

In 2011, we launched our ecommerce site without any fanfare. We expected a few hundred orders that weekend and received ten times that many!

2011

In 2003, we started our annual Power of Pink fundraiser, creating accessories to support breast cancer charities.

2003

In 2003, we started our annual Power of Pink fundraiser, creating accessories to support breast cancer charities.

2003

The first Brighton-only store opened in Dallas and became a runaway success.

1998

The first Brighton-only store opened in Dallas and became a runaway success.

1998

Classic, timeless handbags were added in 1993. As they grew in popularity, we added wallets, small leather essentials, timepieces and fragrances to our collections.

1990 – 1997

Classic, timeless handbags were added in 1993. As they grew in popularity, we added wallets, small leather essentials, timepieces and fragrances to our collections.

1990 – 1997

Out of the heritage of well-tailored, quality crafted men's belts, Jerry set out to make a new belt line with an impeccable pedigree, and the Brighton brand of men's belts was born.

1989 – 1990

Out of the heritage of well-tailored, quality crafted men's belts, Jerry set out to make a new belt line with an impeccable pedigree, and the Brighton brand of men's belts was born.

1989 – 1990

Jerry became President of Leegin Creative Leather, running the wholesale business "from the heart" by personally servicing small boutiques and creating the men's belts with in-house designers.

1972 – 1988

Jerry became President of Leegin Creative Leather, running the wholesale business "from the heart" by personally servicing small boutiques and creating the men's belts with in-house designers.

1972 – 1988

As small boutique owners, Jerry Kohl & Terri Kravitz purchased Leegin, a jean belt company.

1969 – 1972

As small boutique owners, Jerry Kohl & Terri Kravitz purchased Leegin, a jean belt company.

1969 – 1972