Jerry Kohl and Terri Kravitz (who is now Terri Kohl) started their store while they were still in high school. They started their store selling T-shirts and leather goods to classmates. After graduating in 1969, they operated store full-time.
In the next chapter, as storeowners, they experienced the challenges small stores face, such as getting merchandise delivered on time. Jerry had ideas for improving things. Coincidentally, a couple named Lee and Ginny, vendors of theirs who owned business that made belts, handbags, and sandals out of a warehouse in Redondo Beach, California wanted to phase themselves out of their business. A short two years later, Lee and Ginny decided to sell their company to realize their dream of living in New Zealand where the surf was better! So, at age 19, Jerry bought into their company, Leegin, and set out to fill their shoes supplying specialty stores with leather goods (while Lee and Ginny traded their shoes for fins!).
Jerry and Terri have a commitment to empowering families through supporting the health of women and generously support a variety of charities including the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Soles4Soles (providing shoes for people who are in need in the U.S. and abroad) and numerous charities that feed the hungry in and near the communities which Brighton serves.
Brighton Collectibles is the only major accessories company offering inspired products from head to toe. We pride ourselves in designing finely detailed pieces with special meanings and making these treasures last a lifetime. Find us at our 155 Brighton Collectibles stores or at 6,000 largely family-owned specialty retailers nationwide. Whatever your style, personality, career, or mood, Brighton accessories are designed for you!
