10 ways to wear (or gift) KC’s maker scene

November 27, 2019  |  Startland News Staff

Crimson Beau earrings by Nickel & Suede

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find a list of 10 wearable gift ideas for your holiday shopping list. Click here to check out the rest of Startland News’ 2019 Gift Guide.

Mackbecks shuttlecock earrings

Handcrafted in Kansas City, Mackbecks’ tassel earrings capture the spirit of the iconic Nelson Atkins Museum’s shuttlecocks.

Price: $25

Where to buy: Midcoast Modern

Maker: Mackenzie Becker, Mackbecks

Follow: mackbecks

ULAH Prairie Fragrance

The wild west meets life on the Kansas prairies. Woody notes of cedar, papyrus, and sandalwood are mixed with cardamom, iris, ambrox, leather and musk. Fun Fact: ULAH was featured on seasons two and three of Netflix’ “Queer Eye.” Click here to read more about ULAH.

Price: $18-$90

Where to buy: ULAH in Westwood or online

Maker: ULAH

Follow: ulahkc

Doodle Dood KC Auto T-shirt/sweatshirt

Doodle Dood paints his vision for Kansas City in a way that promotes positivity, growth and change in the minds of kids and adults alike. Three shirt designs were released in 2019 and make Doodle Dood’s much talked about street art wearable. Click here to read more about the Doodle Dood aesthetic.

Price: $25

Where to buy: Bunker, Halls, online

Maker: Evan Brown, Doodle Dood

Follow: doodledoodart

Nickel & Suede Crimson Beau earrings

A one-of-kind statement piece that strays from Nickel & Suede’s traditional teardrop shape. Fun Fact: Nickel & Suede rose to its status as one of the Inc. 5000 list’s fastest-growing companies, thanks in large part to Instagram. Click here to read more. 

Price: $35

Where to buy: Online

Maker: Kilee Nickels, Nickel & Suede

Follow: nickelandsuede

Hendrix Lava Stone Bracelets

Made of genuine lava stone, no Whiskey and Bone bracelet is alike.

Price: $25

Where to buy: Made in KC or online

Maker: Tarrah Anderson, Whiskey and Bone

Follow: whiskeyandbone

KCMO flatbill caps

Exclusive to Bunker, the KCMO flatbill hat celebrates Kansas City in more than a dozen designs.

Price: $30

Where to buy: Bunker, online

Maker: Bunker

Follow: bunker_westport

Exclusive KC Heart tees

Charlie Hustle adds flair to its traditional heart tee with two designs exclusive to Halls. Fun Fact: The Charlie Hustle heart was recently declared the regional symbol of Kansas City. Click here to read more about the recognition and what it means for the metro.

Price: $40

Where to buy: The Halls at Crown Center

Maker:  Charlie Hustle

Follow: charliehustleco

Cherry on Top pom hat

The cable knit, black label pom hat from Cherry Sports Gear was designed to give warmth and make a fashion statement.

Price: $30

Where to buy:  Online

Maker: Thalia Cherry, Cherry Sports

Follow: cherrysportgear

Hindi Equality Tee

The Hindi Equality tee was designed to show Kansas City’s support of people of every creed, race, nationality, color, gender, shape, size, sexual preference and religion.

Price: $30

Where to buy: Online

Maker: Andrew Morgans, Landlocked

Follow: landlockedkc

KC Icon pullover hoodie

 

The KC Icon collection from The Kansas City Clothing Co. features ‘KC’ text and the company’s classic icon which represents Kansas City as two states, one city.

Price: $60

Where to buy: Online

Maker: Geoff Miles, KC Clothing Co.

Follow: kcclothingco

The Startland News 2019 Gift Guide is possible thanks to support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a private, nonpartisan foundation that works together with communities in education and entrepreneurship to create uncommon solutions and empower people to shape their futures and be successful.

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Startland News 2019 Gift Guide

• 5 Kansas City-crafted gifts for kids

• 10 gift exchange ideas from Kansas City startups

• 5 gifts for yourself (courtesy of KC makers)

• 7 ways to deck the halls in Kansas City style

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