ABOUT US

Lace, embroidery, thread. Europe meets Kyoto.

Name of the CompanyLecien Corporation
FoundedFebruary, 1933
Capital90 million yen
Registered officeWacoal Kyoto Bldg., 103 Shichijo Goshonouchi Minami-machi,
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8864 Japan
Business offices[Kyoto office]
Wacoal Kyoto Bldg., 103 Shichijo Goshonouchi Minami-machi,
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8864 Japan
TEL +81-50-3188-4870
 
Core of Our BusinessManufacturing and wholesale of ladie’s intimate apparels, lace fabrics, cotton fabrics and embroidery goods.
President and CEOWataru Asada
DirectorMasayoshi Aoki
Taro Shimizu
AuditorSeiro Hirata
Corporate OfficerAkitomi Aya
Atsuhiro Mizota
Parent CompanyTANAAKK K.K.
Group CompaniesOverseasLECIEN (VIETNAM) CO., LTD.Lecien(Cambodia)CorporationShanghai Lecien Co., Ltd.

Timelessness and Modernity

Lecien was founded in Kyoto in 1933, named after  traditional French lace maker “Lucien Gilbert”. While honoring the rich lace-making traditions born in Italy, Belgium, and France, Lecien integrates the refined aesthetic of Kyoto heritage to create its own unique brands in lace, embroidery and intimate apparel. 

LECIEN LACE MUSEUM

To preserve and pass on the legacy of European lace culture, Lecien operates the Lecien Lace Museum which collects over 100,000 items of historical lace. At the Lecien Lace Museum, visitors can explore the cultural and historical significance of lace.

COSMO®

Inspired by Kyoto’s deep-rooted sense of beauty, Lecien launched the embroidery brand COSMO® in 1933. The beauty and craftsmanship behinds COSMO thread inspires artists and enthusiasts worldwide.

LECIEN®

Intimate apparel brand LECIEN® started in 1955. LECIEN® embody Lecien’s unique blend of spirit, tradition and innovation, earning a global reputation for quality and artistry.