Tag: Latanya Handy

The Kritiq, MADE Urban Apparel

KC designers put streetwear innovation, culture on Kritiq runway (Photos)

By Tommy Felts / November 13, 2017

Fashion entrepreneurs at Sunday night’s Kritiq fashion show shared many of the same struggles on their ways to the runway, Mark Launiu said. “One of our designers here was asked, ‘What’s your inspiration?’ And I think a lot of us can relate,” said Launiu, co-founder at MADE Urban Apparel and lead organizer of the event.…

Read More >
The Kritiq

Kritiq fashion show MADE for Kansas City designers

By Tommy Felts / October 5, 2017

Designers don’t need to go to the east or west coasts to pursue their dreams, Mark Launiu said. “There’s so much passion and grind here in Kansas City. And a lot of people on the outside don’t know that,” said Launiu, co-founder at MADE Urban Apparel. “We’re always overlooked because they think of just our…

Read More >
[adinserter block="4"]