Tea Collection
Tea Collection is a children's clothing brand from San Francisco, founded in 2002 by Emily Meyer and Leigh Rawdon. It designs kidswear and sells online and through department stores and boutiques.
| Founded | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Emily Meyer, Leigh Rawdon |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States |
| Ownership | Private |
| Website | teacollection.com |
What is Tea Collection?
Tea Collection is a San Francisco childrenswear brand founded in 2002 by Emily Meyer and Leigh Rawdon. The privately held company started with backing from angel investors and designs clothing for babies and children.
History
The idea for the business is linked to a trip Meyer took to Brussels, Belgium. From its base in San Francisco, the company built a brand around children's clothing with an international outlook, with collections drawing inspiration from different places and cultures.
Products and positioning
Tea Collection focuses on childrenswear, from baby to older kids, including dresses, tops, bottoms and outerwear. Collections have included a range inspired by the United States with Native American collaborations, which also introduced a first tween line.
Distribution
The brand sells through its own e-commerce site and through third-party department stores and boutiques, with a worldwide reach.
Why it matters
Tea Collection is one of the established independent American childrenswear brands, combining direct online sales with wholesale distribution and using storytelling around travel and culture as a design signature.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Tea Collection?
Tea Collection was founded in 2002 by Emily Meyer and Leigh Rawdon in San Francisco.
Where is Tea Collection based?
Tea Collection is headquartered in San Francisco, California.