Jürgen Lehl represents a cultural amalgam that is reflected in his design philosophy. Born in Poland of German nationality, he has lived in Japan since 1971. He founded his textile design company, Jürgen Lehl Co. Ltd., in 1972, producing a ready-to-wear line of clothing in 1974. Adopting the unpretentious simplicity of some of his contemporaries, with the kimono presenting the basis of all Japanese fashion thinking, the brand now continues to offer comforting items in all natural materials that allow the wearer, or user, the feeling of careful craftmanship.