It is this infatuation with leather that has captured our imaginations from the start. Berman Brothers Furs, Wool and Hides, was founded by three brothers right at the end of the 19th century in a boomtown of the times: Minneapolis. Inspired by the beauty of the hides, the products had to be genuine. They had to be handcrafted. (Just as they are today.) And they had to be available to the widest range of people while still maintaining the natural qualities that make leather special.

In 1988, some adventurous west coasters fell in love with our leather, too. And we became the Wilsons Leather the world knows today. That California cool spirit made our connection to all leather lovers even stronger. And it only built on our own dedication to quality, style and value of fine leather goods. We’re proud of our part in turning leather into a style staple of our times. Under our present ownership, AM Retail Group, we’ve been able to create even better styles and value – all without losing our core commitment to genuine quality leather goods.

Today, it’s that devotion to leather that leads us on still. We’ve loved it since 1899, and in over 120 years, we’ve learned more about leather than anyone as a leather goods store. We’re the experts. No one else comes close. Because as we made leather, leather made us.