14 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
14 October 2026
AI in Fashion
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Childrenswear

Tobias & the Bear

United Kingdom

Tobias & the Bear is a British children's fashion and homewares brand founded in 2014 by Leanne McKeever and Ruth Cozens. It sells clothing and homeware for babies and children, made in the UK.

Facts
Founded2014
FoundersLeanne McKeever, Ruth Cozens
OriginUnited Kingdom
Product focusChildrenswear and homewares
Websitetobiasandthebear.com
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
ChildrenswearHome
Sales channels
E-commerce

What is Tobias & the Bear?

Tobias & the Bear is a children's fashion and homewares company from the United Kingdom. It was founded in 2014 by Leanne McKeever and Ruth Cozens, and its online store has highlighted that its products are made in the UK.

Products and positioning

The brand designs clothing for babies and children alongside homewares for the nursery and bedroom. Its range covers everyday pieces such as rompers, sweatshirts, leggings and t-shirts, together with blankets, duvet sets and bibs.

In 2016 the company added a licensed Mr Men Little Miss line, applying the classic characters to rompers, sweatshirts, leggings, t-shirts, blankets, duvet sets and bibs.

  • Babywear and childrenswear
  • Nursery homewares such as blankets and duvet sets
  • Character licensing collaborations

Distribution

Tobias & the Bear sells primarily through its own online store, which customers describe as offering distinctive designs for children of different ages.

Why it matters

The brand belongs to a group of independent British childrenswear labels that combine domestic production with a direct online model and use licensed characters to reach new customers.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Tobias & the Bear?

Tobias & the Bear was founded in 2014 by Leanne McKeever and Ruth Cozens.

Where is Tobias & the Bear from?

It is a British brand, and its products have been made in the UK.

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