Teeology, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based electronic commerce co-founded by American entertainer Jennifer Lopez and fashion designer Erica Zohar. Launched on July 12, 2012, the company offers high-end limited edition T-shirts designed by various artists and designers, as well as a permanent collection of basics for men and women. It makes use of new technology and social network tools to "disrupt the traditional retail model".
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| Industry | Electronic commerce |
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| Headquarters | Los Angeles, U.S. |
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| Products | T-shirts |
Foundation and launch
editTeeology was co-founded by American recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez and fashion designer Erica Zohar. They teamed up with Brian Lee and MJ Eng to design the company's "innovative" shopping portal, which uses new technology and social networking tools to "disrupt the traditional retail model".[1][2][3] Of Teeology, Lopez stated that it is a "different type of online experience", where "you get to be involved in which designs get made. And it gives us a beeline to what people really like".[4] Lee had previously helped launch the legal document site LegalZoom with lawyer Robert Shapiro and the subscription-based women's shoe site ShoeDazzle with reality television star Kim Kardashian.[5] Lopez, who models for the company, also acts as its chief curator.[4] The website was officially launched on Thursday, July 12, 2012.[6]
Eng explained the creation of the company by stating: "The idea started when we realised more and more customers have become increasingly spoiled with private sale discounts online. We know the markups. So rather than building a brand around cost structures, price points and overhanging inventory that you have to liquidate, why not have a lean model and offer good prices right off the bat?"[4]
Products
editLimited edition designs
editTeeology offers high-end limited edition T-shirts designed by "various artists and designers".[7] Designers can submit their own T-shirts designs, which are then considered by the company's curators. From the designs they are sent, the curators create a shortlist of designs to be included in a poll. Some of these designs were created by willylopezart.com [8] Members of the website can then vote for T-shirt designs and the winning designs will go into immediate production.[9]
Basics
editTeeology also offers a permanent collection of "basics" for men and women.[10]
Reception
editJulia Fernandez of Grazia Daily stated that Teeology "certainly adds a more exciting element to online shopping".[8]
References
edit- ^ "Jennifer Lopez launches T-shirt website". People. July 12, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Palomares, Sugey (July 13, 2012). "Jennifer Lopez Launches Luxury T-Shirt Line, Teeology". Latina. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Laura Tortora (April 27, 2012). "Jennifer Lopez launches an e-commerce site". Vogue.it. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ a b c Sarah Karmali (August 10, 2012). "Jennifer Lopez For Teeology.com - J Lo Is Chief Curator Of T-Shirt Website (Vogue.com UK)". Vogue.co.uk. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ Taylor, Colleen (July 12, 2012). "With Teeology, Jennifer Lopez Is The Newest Celebrity In The E-Commerce Startup Space". TechCrunch. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ Medina, Marcy (July 12, 2012). "Jennifer Lopez Backs Luxury T-shirt Shopping Site – Fashion Scoops – Fashion". WWD. WWD.com. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ "J.Lo to launch online T-shirt firm after 'American Idol' exit". Newstrackindia.com. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ a b Julia Fernandez (August 10, 2012). "Jennifer Lopez's T-shirt Website Teeology.com Launches And YOU Can Vote On Your Favourite Designs! | Grazia Fashion". Graziadaily.co.uk. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ "Teeology Driven By Social Voting, Buzz". socalTECH.com. July 30, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez Launching a T-Shirt Line". TheInsider.com. July 13, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012.