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By Taylor Wilmore | September 1, 2026
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Why this runway still fits after a decade in KC
Innovative vintage looks, ‘anti-game day’ fits show out
Fashion trends change with the season, but eleven years after The Kritiq Fashion Show first dropped onto the streets of Kansas City its core purpose remains consistent, said Mark Launiu: creating a runway for people with bold ideas — and a support system along the journey.
By Taylor Wilmore | September 1, 2026
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