Founder CharlieHedin on Tekla’s architectural references and the serenity of minimalism ☁️
With oversized mannish bathrobes in off-kilter colour ways, cloud-like organic cotton towelling in cool glacial tones, and virgin wool and merino blankets in warm earthy hues,’ generous range of homewares is distinctly delicious. Founded in 2017 by Charlie Hedin, the Copenhagen-based brand’s quietly luxurious offering “embraces simple and functional living”, according to Hedin.
A second collaboration with famed architect John Pawson, named ‘Shift’ and pictured here, marks the label’s recent launch at Matches Fashion, and winds its way onto wishlists worldwide. We spoke to Hedin about how Tekla is influenced by architectural design, why he first started the brand, and why his designs are always driven by functionality.Sophie Bew: Charlie, you started out working in fashion.
Charlie Hedin: I was the assistant to the CEO of Acne Studios in my early twenties. Later on, I was transferred to Paris, working on the brand’s global communication. I have also moved around a lot – Amsterdam, LA, Paris and now Copenhagen – and I was having difficulties with finding the right bedding or towels. That’s where Tekla began.
SB: You’re influenced by architecture – most notably in your recurrent collaboration with architect John Pawson. But how would you describe Tekla’s aesthetic? CH: Tekla is strongly shaped by architectural references and the tranquillity of nature, embracing simple and functional living, whether that’s about softness, touch, or something you can escape in. For me, function is always first, then comes the design – functionality is freedom. To live simply and not have too many things, to live in a space with less but better furniture is more relaxing and adds more quality to your life. And that notion always returns me to architecture.
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