Kohl Crecelius

Kohl Crecelius is a social entrepreneur and co-founder of KNOWN SUPPLY, an ethical fashion brand based in Costa Mesa, California. Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

Kohl has nearly two decades of experience in the social entrepreneurship and fashion industry. He co-founded KNOWN SUPPLY in January 2017 with the mission of humanizing the apparel industry by celebrating the people who make their clothing.12

Prior to KNOWN SUPPLY, Kohl co-founded Krochet Kids intl. in 2007, a lifestyle brand focused on headwear and accessories that aimed to empower makers and connect customers with product creators.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In addition to his main ventures, Kohl is also involved in:

• Co-founding Connecting Things, a monthly speaker series in Orange County highlighting innovative groups and individuals1
• Writing for his personal blog "Everything Is Inspiration"1

Education

Kohl holds a BA in International Business from the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business, which he attended from 2004 to 2008.1

Mission and Impact

KNOWN SUPPLY's unique approach involves having every product signed by the individual maker responsible for its creation. This aims to bring awareness to the humanity behind clothing production and address issues of exploitation in the fashion industry.45

Kohl and his company have worked for over a decade to use technology and production partnerships to celebrate the makers of the clothes they sell, providing living wage jobs and fair working conditions.35

Public Speaking

Kohl has given talks on ethical fashion, including a TEDx talk titled "The Power of Knowing Who Made Your Clothes" where he discussed how fashion can be leveraged to help humanity instead of exploiting it.3

Through his work, Kohl Crecelius continues to advocate for transparency, ethical practices, and human connection in the fashion industry.