About
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
2022 PANTECHNICON POP UP SHOP IN BELGRAVIA
2021 PART OF CULTIVATOR CORNWALL PROGRAM
2020 BFC COVID FUND RECIPIENT
  INTRODUCTION OF RECYCLED CASHMERE, RECYCLED LABELS
  TEIJA COLLABORATION WITH AMAZON
  STOCKMANN POP UP IN HELSINKI
2019 LAUNCH OF TEIJA ONLINE SHOP
  PROMISE OF REPAIR AND ALTERATION SERVICE INITIATED
  LAUNCH OF ORGANIC COTTON PIECES
2018 BFC FASHION TRUST RECIPIENT
2017 BFC 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
2016 ONES TO WATCH - VOGUE ITALY FEBRUARY ISSUE
2015 ONES TO WATCH - GRAZIA UK SEPTEMBER ISSUE
2014 ELLE NORDIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR SEMIFINALIST
  TEIJA X EMMA J SHIPLEY COLLABORATION
  TEIJA X SAVE THE CHILDREN COLLABORATION
2013 TEIJA FIRST COLLECTION LAUNCHES AT STORES
2012 FASHION FRINGE FINALIST - CHAIR CHRISTOPHER BAILEY
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