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Teddy Fresh
IndustryStreetwear
Founded2017
FoundersHila Klein
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Websitewww.teddyfresh.com

Teddy Fresh is an American streetwear brand founded in 2017 by designer and web personality Hila Klein, who is the CEO.[1][2][3] The Los Angeles, California-based company focuses on high quality pieces and artist collaborations.[4][3] Consistent with this, the brand has collaborated with cartoon brands including SpongeBob Squarepants, Looney Tunes, and Rick and Morty, as well as with singer Elton John.[5][6]

History

Klein launched the Teddy Fresh apparel range in 2017.[1][2][7] Teddy Fresh products are designed to be “colorful and playful” and are inspired by ‘90s fashion.[7] Their apparel is known for featuring pastel and color-block patterns.[8][9][10] Its products include t-shirts, hoodies, sweaters, and jackets,[8] both for men and for women.[11] The brand uses materials such as denim, jacquard, angora wool, and sueded fleece.[12]

Teddy Fresh products have been worn by celebrities such as Post Malone,[13]  Billie Eilish, and Imane “Pokimane” Anys.[14]

Collaborations

In 2020, Teddy Fresh had a clothing collaboration with the animated television series SpongeBob Squarepants.[5]

In 2021, Teddy Fresh released a clothing collaboration with the Care Bears brand.[15][16][17]

In October 2021, Teddy Fresh worked closely with Japanese artist Yurie Sekiya to translate her unique and accomplished style onto clothing to create wearable art.[18] Sekiya brings her own interpretation of “kawaii culture,” inspired by manga, cartoons, toys, and her everyday experiences.[18]

On November 13, 2021, Teddy Fresh hosted a pop-up event in Los Angeles.[19] The event featured the brand’s November 2021 collection, which was a collaboration with the Looney Tunes brand.[1][7]

In February 2022, Teddy Fresh announced a clothing collaboration with singer Elton John.[20] The new collection will be called "Teddy Fresh x Elton John” collection and according to Teddy Fresh “inspired by the way John has revolutionized music and broken boundaries and by his outlandish style and lust for life.” It will features "sequins…intricate patchwork and vibrant fabrics that convey Elton’s luxurious and regal taste for fashion and life.”[21]

In March 2022, Teddy Fresh released their "Teddy Fresh x Rick and Morty" capsule collection.[6] This clothing collaboration features several of the beloved characters from the Rick and Morty animated sitcom, including the main characters, Rick and Morty, as well as the long-time family friend of the Smith Family known as Mr. Poopybutthole.[6] In addition to this, other articles of clothing are dedicated to various aspects of the Rick and Morty universe such as Dimension C-137, Mr. Meeseeks, and Snuffles the family dog.[6] The items of clothing released as part of this collection include a range of hoodies, sweatpants, and t-shirts.[6]

Controversies

James Charles Controversy

In September 2020, fellow YouTuber James Charles came under scrutiny after revealing a new range under his own fashion line, 'Sisters Apparel'. After direct messaging Charles, Ethan Klein posted a comparison of their designs on Twitter.[22] He claimed that the choice of color palette and color-block design of this range was identical to Teddy Fresh's most popular hoodie. Klein stated that, though their brand was not the first to use this style of apparel,[23] he feared Charles' fanbase, which is significantly larger, may later accuse the Teddy Fresh brand of plagiarism themselves.[24]

The accusations were denied by Charles and subsequently began an online feud between the two YouTubers which, as of November 2020, is seemingly unresolved.[25]

Gone But Not Forgotten Sweater Controversy

Teddy Fresh came under fire in November 2021 when a Reddit user named AmberLouiseb noticed that the piece of art featured on the brand's "Gone But Not Forgotten" sweater design was copied from a 1955 book of knitting patterns by Gary Kennedy which they found in a thrift store.[26] This jumper featured vintage-style artwork of a dinosaur in front of a volcano with text including but not limited "Gone But Not Forgotten," "Teddy Fresh," and "Smiling Down Upon Us" scattered around the article of clothing. The copied dinosaur design was submitted by one of Teddy Fresh's former employees who, at the time of the controversy, had not been working at the clothing brand for seven months.[26] For this reason, Hila Klein and the other employees at the company were unaware that the design for this sweater was not original which is why the design was used in the first place.[26] They later collaborated with Gary Kennedy in a separate release of new clothing.

References

  1. ^ a b c Tenbarge, Kat. "Inside the Teddy Fresh pop-up in LA, where hundreds of 'H3 Podcast' fans waited in the heat despite Hila and Ethan Klein canceling their appearance". Insider. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  2. ^ a b "h3h3Productions' Hila Klein To Launch 'Teddy Fresh' Apparel Range". Tubefilter. 2017-07-25. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  3. ^ a b Zhao, Ming S. (2021-09-19). "Power Women: Hila Klein of Teddy Fresh On How To Successfully Navigate Work, Love and Life As A…". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  4. ^ "Is New York City the Best Place to Start a Streetwear or Fashion Brand?". Complex. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  5. ^ a b "Hila Klein's 'Teddy Fresh' Streetwear Brand Teases SpongeBob SquarePants Collab". Tubefilter. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  6. ^ a b c d e London, Lela. "The Best Streetwear Drops Of The Week: Rick And Morty, Supreme And More". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  7. ^ a b c Widjojo, Conchita (2021-11-11). "How Teddy Fresh Finds Inspiration in 'Nostalgia' and Reflects Hila Klein's Personal Style". WWD. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  8. ^ a b "Teddy Fresh's Hila Klein On Bringing Color & Quality To Streetwear". UPROXX. 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  9. ^ "High-end sweatshirts you need for fall". The Post. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  10. ^ "Teddy Fresh doubles down on pastel-colored outerwear for its February collection • GEEKSPIN". geekspin.co. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  11. ^ "Teddy Fresh, Carebears Try on Streetwear Collab". licenseglobal.com. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  12. ^ Dobrosielski, Chuck (2021-02-02). "This New Drop Brings Care Bears to Streetwear". Sourcing Journal. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  13. ^ Beauty, Centennial (2020-09-18). "H3H3 Accuses James Charles Of Stealing Merch Design From His Wife, James Responds". Centennial Beauty. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  14. ^ "When is the Teddy Fresh x Spongebob Squarepants collection coming out?". Dexerto. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  15. ^ "Teddy Fresh and Care Bears Release Nostalgic Clothing Collection". HYPEBEAST. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  16. ^ Bobila, Maria. "Here's Your First Look At Teddy Fresh's Care Bears Collaboration". Nylon. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  17. ^ "LA Brand Teddy Fresh Collaborates With Care Bear". Ballerstatus.com. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  18. ^ a b "Artist Spotlight - Yurie Sekiya". Teddy Fresh. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  19. ^ Tenbarge, Kat. "Inside the Teddy Fresh pop-up in LA, where hundreds of 'H3 Podcast' fans waited in the heat despite Hila and Ethan Klein canceling their appearance". Insider. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  20. ^ Krishnamurthy, Chaitra (2022-02-22). "Teddy Fresh x Elton John collection celebrates singer's iconic looks". HITC. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  21. ^ News, A. B. C. (2022-02-23). "Elton John teams with hot fashion line Teddy Fresh for new collection inspired by his "lust for life"". Retrieved 2022-03-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  22. ^ "Beauty guru James Charles accused of stealing clothing designs from YouTubers Ethan and Hila Klein". Business Insider Australia. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  23. ^ "James Charles accused of stealing merch design from fellow influencer: 'Combative and dismissive'". ca.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  24. ^ "Thomas Cook brand relaunched; 'rip off' Teddy Fresh clash; Lady A legal fight continues – news digest". www.worldtrademarkreview.com. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  25. ^ Bain, Ellissa (2020-09-18). "Twitter: James Charles and Teddy Fresh drama explained – claims YouTuber's merch copies H3H3's hoodie!". HITC. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  26. ^ a b c "H3H3's Ethan Klein admits Teddy Fresh 'Dino' sweater design was copied". GINX. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
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