"Putting Creativity to Work" | Blythe Harris | TEDxSausalito

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, STELLA & DOT AND COFOUNDER, KEEP COLLECTIVE

Award-winning entrepreneur, fearless
innovator, and trend authority, Blythe
Harris is the creative force behind the
highly successful accessories brands
Stella & Dot and KEEP Collective.
Originally inspired by her grandmother
Dot’s vintage jewelry box, Harris is
passionate about mixing the beauty of
vintage design and craftsmanship with
a modern sensibility.
Her design experience is truly global, ranging from working with local artisans
in India and Ecuador to the fashion houses in Paris. A true left brain right brain
creative, Harris spent time as a visiting artist at Parsons Paris and also received
her M.B.A. from Columbia University. In 2014, Harris and her partner Jessica
Herrin co-founded KEEP Collective, a new proprietary charm concept that is
one of the world’s fastest growing accessories brands. Harris thrives at the
intersection of creativity and business, lending her expertise and vast industry
knowledge to mentor the next generation of creative leaders.

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

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