Tea Collection
| File:Tea Collection Logo.png | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 2002 in San Francisco, California |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California , United States |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Template:UBL |
| Products | Children's Apparel |
| Revenue | US$40.3m (2014) |
Number of employees | 90 (2014) |
| Website | www |
Tea Collection is a children's apparel brand headquartered in San Francisco, established in 2002 by Emily Meyer and Leigh Rawdon. Their product range is accessible via their online store and through various department stores and specialty boutiques internationally.
History
Founded in 2002 by Emily Meyer and Leigh Rawdon, Tea Collection was launched with the support of angel investors. The concept originated from a trip Meyer took to Brussels, Belgium, where she noticed a predominance of pink bunny-themed garments. She sought to create something more refined and contemporary. Meyer explained, "I discovered mostly pink bunny-themed clothes. I desired designs that were more elegant and modern (no offense to pink bunnies). That experience motivated me to develop a brand that honors the richness of global cultures through fashion and lifestyle items. I named it Tea because tea is a universal beverage shared across cultures, symbolizing warmth, wisdom, and timelessness—qualities I wanted reflected in the collection."
Since 2012, Tea Collection has experienced an annual growth rate of 24 percent compounded, with its workforce expanding to more than three times its previous size. In 2014, the company's revenue surpassed $40 million, marking an increase of nearly $10 million compared to the prior year.
Awards and Honors
In May 2010, co-founder Leigh Rawdon was honored with the Visa Technology Award by the San Francisco Small Business Network.
Since 2007, Tea Collection has consistently appeared on the Inc. (magazine) list highlighting the top 100 companies in consumer products and retail.
References
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