Timelessness and Modernity

At Lecien, we believe that beauty transcends time.

Founded in Kyoto in 1933, Lecien draws upon the refined sensibility of Japan’s ancient capital while honoring the lace-making traditions of Europe—France, Belgium, and Italy. This meeting of worlds is not merely a dialogue between East and West, but a mariage of spirit, craftsmanship, and aesthetic philosophy.

Our lace, embroidery, and intimate apparel are not fleeting fashion. They are expressions of timeless elegance, passed from hand to hand, generation to generation. And yet, we do not remain in the past. We breathe new life into tradition, weaving modernity into every thread, every silhouette, every detail.

Guided by the Genius Loci—the spirit of Kyoto—we preserve what must endure and transform what must evolve.

Through our brands—COSMO®, LECIEN®, and the Lecien Lace Museum—we continue to celebrate a legacy of precision, softness, and meaning. In a world that changes faster than ever, we remain devoted to the enduring values of grace, artistry, and quiet strength.

Lecien exists not only to craft, but to connect: time and space, tradition and innovation, spirit and form.