Brighton

In 1991, California company Leegin Creative Leather Goods decided to launch a new brand of belts called Brighton. The Leegin story dates back all the way to 1966, when a husband and wife team started an accessories shop in Redondo Beach, California. Leegin mainly sold sandals, belts, handbags, and other accoutrements for beachgoers.In 1972, a man named Jerry Kohl took over the company's leadership and introduced a number of brands and designs, including western belts, one world unique fashions, cowhide all American belts, hat bands, and so on. The Brighton line was supposed to be just a single collection in this large overarching structure. However, Brighton products quickly caught on with the public and was spun off into its own company.Only two years after it was launched, Brighton started carrying footwear, eyewear, watches, jewelry, and host of accessories and goods for the home. Brighton now carries wallets, sunglasses, lipstick, and numerous fragrances as well. Unlike other accessories sellers, Brighton refuses to deal with outlets that do not guarantee customer service.Today, you can find over 150 Brighton outlets across the United States, and more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. sell Brighton products. Brighton designers are constantly on the lookout for new inspirations, and the company continues to surprise even industry insiders with uniquely ornamented bags, exotic leathers, and solid products. Brighton has helped its parent company, Leegin, grow to a large size, and this one-time mom and pop shop now employs well over 500 people.