Teuta Matoshi

Teuta Matoshi (born 24 October) is a Kosovo-Albanian fashion designer. She is known for her whimsical style of high-end gowns.

Teuta Matoshi
Matoshi on T7 in 2019
Born	24 October
Alma mater	Design Factory University of Pristina
Spouse	Artan Duriqi
Children	3
Family	Lirika Matoshi (sister)
Website	teutamatoshi.com

Early life and education

Matoshi was born outside of Pristina to a Kosovo Albanian family of 9 children, their father a teacher and their mother a stay-at-home mother.^[1] Her younger sister, Lirika Matoshi, is also a fashion designer and another sister, Sanije, helps with the businesses. Teuta studied at Design Factory and the University of Pristina Faculty of Arts.

Career

Matoshi started designing at a young age. She launched her line in 2007 and later opened a shop in Pristina where she initially sold jackets before shifting her focus.^[2] She makes a point of giving as many jobs to local women in Kosovo as possible. She gained national as well as international attention for her "princess-like" gowns. She opened an atelier in SoHo, Manhattan with her sister in 2019 that houses both of their brands.^[3] They make a point of employing local women in Kosovo. In 2022 she designed a custom wedding dress for YouTuber, Mia Maples.^[4]

Personal life

Matoshi is married to Artan Duriqi; they have a daughter and two sons.^[5]