Introduction
TEIJA is a designer collection based in Cornwall.
The design philosophy is characterised by experimental cut and make, and strong sense of silhouette building that transforms practical purpose into luxury. The signature finishing and quirky construction techniques of Teija, together with the Nordic approach to function, express a lifestyle with an exploring spirit.
The TEIJA aesthetic celebrates Nordic minimalist individuality that is expressed through the multi-layered bi-annual collections. TEIJA premium line is ready-to-wear clothing for women. Since its launch the label has developed a presence in stockists worldwide.
In 2017 Teija label was in the eyes of the international media when Ex-Flotus Michelle Obama, known to support emerging designers, wore Teija shirt on her holiday in Italy.
Teija has been selected as BFC Fashion Trust recipient 2018, Ones to Watch by Vogue Italia Talents, one of the 40 brands to know by Grazia UK, Designers to know by Matches Fashion, the below the radar brands you need to know by Elle UK, Best of British Design by Barneys New York and one of the New Beginning designers by Rei Kawakubo at Dover Street Market.
Designer and founder of the label, Teija Eilola is a graduate of RCA where she acquired skills in traditional tailoring and atelier approach to design. She launched the line in 2012 at the final of the Fashion Fringe, having been selected and mentored by Colin Mc Dowell and Christopher Bailey. She has previously worked as joint head of design at an international brand, designer at Japanese jeans label and consultant for other brands.
Teija Eilola's photograph
2024Creative Catalyst 2024 Winner by Innovate UK
 TEIJA xx line launch at Fenwick Newcastle
 TEIJA joins Design for Growth by Magnetic
2023TEIJA launch at Fenwick Bond Street
 TEIJA Special Collection at Tomorrowland Stores
 TEIJA joins Create UK Cornwall Program
 Feature at Drift Journal across Cornwall
2022PANTECHNICON POP UP SHOP IN BELGRAVIA
2021PART OF CULTIVATOR CORNWALL PROGRAM
2020BFC COVID FUND RECIPIENT
 INTRODUCTION OF RECYCLED CASHMERE & LABELS
 TEIJA COLLABORATION WITH AMAZON
 STOCKMANN POP UP IN HELSINKI
2019LAUNCH OF TEIJA ONLINE SHOP
 REPAIR AND ALTERATION SERVICE STARTED
 LAUNCH OF ORGANIC COTTON PIECES
2018BFC FASHION TRUST RECIPIENT
2017BFC BEST OF BRITISH DESIGNERS, BARNEYS NEW YORK
 DOVER STREET MARKET NEW BEGINNING BRANDS
 BY REI KAVAKUBO
 TEIJA X LIBERTY LONDON CAPSULE
 TEIJA INDUO FASHION INNOVATION AGENCY
2016ONES TO WATCH - VOGUE ITALY FEBRUARY ISSUE
2015ONES TO WATCH - GRAZIA UK SEPTEMBER ISSUE
2014ELLE NORDIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR SEMIFINALIST
 TEIJA X EMMA J SHIPLEY COLLABORATION
 TEIJA X SAVE THE CHILDREN COLLABORATION
2013TEIJA FIRST COLLECTION LAUNCHES AT STORES
2012FASHION FRINGE FINALIST, CHAIR CHRISTOPHER BAILEY
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