Teal De Reus - Senior Apparel Designer | Brand Developer | Technical Developer
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Featured Partner
Fashion Designer and Technical Development Specialist with extensive experience across contemporary, luxury, and mass-market sectors. I have led and supported product development from concept through production, working across categories including ready-to-wear, activewear, swimwear, lingerie, knitwear, and occasionwear.
My approach combines strong creative direction with technical precision, ensuring that each design is not only visually compelling but fully executable for production.
Retail Experience Includes:
Bloomingdale’s • Nordstrom • VICI • Target • Free People • Revolve • Anthropologie • Macy’s • Burlington • TJ Maxx • Ross
Featured Partners are carefully selected individuals with proven experience, exceptional service standards, and are considered to be true experts in their field. Each partner has been personally reviewed by the Entreupia team and approved based on expertise, delivery quality, and long-term potential.
With 18 years of experience, I specialize in bringing brand identities to life by bridging creative vision with technical execution. My work spans women’s Ready-to-Wear, Streetwear, Activewear, Swim, Lingerie, and Special Occasion across global markets.
I have developed collections for high-volume retailers including Burlington and Fashion Nova, as well as contemporary and luxury partners such as Revolve, Anthropologie, Free People, and Bloomingdale’s. I work with both emerging brands and established companies to create elevated, production-ready products that align with brand DNA and market demand.
- Creative Director — On Twelfth / Starland Inc. (2017–2025)
Led design, development, and production for a multi-million dollar contemporary brand. Built speed-to-market systems, directed seasonal collections, and managed cross-functional teams across design, sales, and manufacturing.
- Lead Designer — Eva Longoria Collection (Sunrise Brands)
Collaborated directly with Eva Longoria to define brand identity and develop contemporary collections. Supported sourcing, fittings, and the transition from launch to full-scale production.
- Head Designer — Jen’s Pirate Booty
Designed globally inspired collections using artisanal materials. Managed development from LA sample room through production for major contemporary retailers.
- Freelance Designer & Technical Developer (2008–Present)
Partner with global clients to develop collections from concept to production, including CAD development, tech packs, sourcing strategy, and line planning.
Recent clients include:
- Goodalldayco.
- 7th Close Studio
- HeyAri
- Azra & Aisha
- Miss Independent
- Ola B.
- Zio
Retail Experience Includes:
- Bloomingdale’s
- Nordstrom
- VICI
- Target
- Free People
- Revolve
- Anthropologie
- Macy’s
- Burlington
- TJ Maxx
- Ross
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A few words from clients who chose to work with Teal.
“I have worked with many designers in my career and Teal is a special one, she consistently delivers production- ready work, with a sense of urgency and high quality standards, she understands her buyer needs and is very thoughtful of executing what is needed. She has a sophisticated eye for market-specific trends, and her technical accuracy made the development process across our years working together, reliable, easy to navigate and trustworthy from a buyer’s perspective. I wish I could work with Teal forever”
Mariana Dwyer
"Teal is a talented and highly dependable designer. She translates creative vision seamlessly from concept through production, ensuring both integrity and execution at every stage. A thoughtful leader, she effectively guided design and fit teams to deliver commercially successful collections for both mass-market and luxury retail partners."
OnTwelfth
"Working with Teal is a pleasure. She is amazing and super professional, her work is amazing and she have helped me a lot!"
Upwork Review
"Teal is a rare creative who has the unique ability to translate high-level trends into technically perfect, production-ready designs. I’ve always been impressed by how she stays grounded in the technical 'how' without losing sight of the creative ‘why’, under the most demanding deadlines. Having worked alongside her many years, I’ve seen firsthand her ability to deliver trend-forward designs that remain strictly production-ready and fit-approved. Her passion with technical detail and commitment to quality make her an invaluable partner for any brand looking to scale without compromise."
Jennifer Esparza-Shotland
"Teal has been great to work with. She understands my experimental, quirky luxury style and knows how to translate my eccentric personality into marketable, wearable designs. She communicates clearly and provides valuable feedback every step of the way."
Goodalldayco.com