10 ways to wear (or gift) KC’s maker scene
November 27, 2019 | Startland News Staff
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
For more information, visit www.kauffman.org and connect at www.twitter.com/kauffmanfdn and www.facebook.com/kauffmanfdn
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