Keila McCracken has always been fascinated with clothing construction and is inspired by the challenges of dressing the human form. She shares this message at TEDxBemidji: Clothing can do more than just clothe us; it can empower, challenge, and create systemic change.

Keila was born and raised in Bemidji, MN and recently moved back to Bemidji from New York City because she was inspired by the area’s dedication to community. She has a BA in Environmental Anthropology from Wagner College in Staten Island, New York, and is currently earning a Master’s in Design Anthropology from St. Mary’s University in Minnesota. Keila is the owner and operator of Bare Cloth, a sustainable design and clothing business that uses its supply chain to positively impact the local economy, environment, and community. And if she is not doing research or working in the studio, odds are good that she is fly-fishing!

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx



Keila McCracken is an Anthropologist and design activist. She believes that the behaviors that fill our days, and the objects that fill our homes, can serve as tools to fuel sustainable cultural change in our world. Keila is the owner and operator of Bare Cloth, a sustainable design and clothing business that uses its supply chain to positively impact its local economy, environment,
and community. Keila also seeks to make life better for Bemidji area residents as a Service Access Specialist at Community Resource Connections where she’s served for three years. She has a certificate in Sustainable Design Entrepreneurship from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, graduated with honors in Environmental Anthropology from Wagner College in New York City, and is currently earning a master’s degree in Design Anthropology from St. Mary’s University, MN.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx