Les Bretelles de Léon, the braces that are so French!

Les Bretelles de Léon is first and foremost a story of friends from Paris and Roanne. One day, they decided to revive a French fashion classic: braces. In 2017, Anne-Laure plunged into this world of vintage accessories for men. Passionate about fashion, she has put all her heart into developing the Léon brand, despite some doubts around her...

Her mother: ‘Braces...?’

Her father: ‘You mean... like your grandfather's?’ (who, incidentally, was called Léon!)

Reactions that might have put some people off, but not Anne-Laure. And she was right to persevere!

Today, Léon has over 160 retail outlets in France and abroad. You'll find an extensive range: bow ties, belts, socks... and it's all made in France!

Our workshop is based south of Lyon and you can find out more here.

Our team

Léon is all about you, your mood and your tastes. And to satisfy Léon, Thierry, Anne-Laure and the whole team, we bend over backwards.

Léon is a human-scale business made up of 7 people, each with an essential role ranging from design to marketing, including preparing your orders.

Anne-Laure loves fashion, design and the written word. Her motto is a quote from Nelson Mandela: ‘I never lose: either I win or I learn’.

Thierry is the guy who likes processes and when everything runs smoothly. He has a passion for mechanics and new technologies. His motto: ‘The biggest risk you take when you ask a question is being able to accept the answer.

Sylvia answers all your questions. Karine prepares your orders to perfection. Charlotte is the guardian of words and images! As for Valentine, she's the materials fairy...