Mark Launiu
Innovative vintage looks, ‘anti-game day’ fits show out: Why this runway still fits after a decade in KC
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.
KC to the World pop-up market: MADE MOBB opens its doors to small biz vendors feeling shut out by World Cup
Not every small business could afford a seat at Kansas City’s World Cup table, so the metro’s premiere streetwear shop is pulling up a few extra chairs, said Mark Launiu.
X marks the shop: Where the world meets Midwest on KC’s map
Kansas City’s premier streetwear brand positioned itself at the crossroads of local and global fandoms — releasing a dozen original jersey designs ahead of the FIFA World Cup for anyone who wants to wear a piece of the moment home.
KC Chamber honors MADE MOBB for wearing its values on the streetwear brand’s premium tees
A streetwear brand known for turning Kansas City subculture into wearable storytelling earned mainstream recognition Wednesday for its commitment to community and belonging — values sewn proudly into the fabric of MADE MOBB’s workweek and frequent apparel drops. The homegrown company received the 2026 Small Business Spirit of Inclusion Award — which honors organizations that…
MADE MOBB bags massive wholesale deal with Scheels; setting its sights on Midwest fit
MADE MOBB’s expansion throughout the Midwest — recently snaring two dozen big box sports store locations across 16 states — isn’t built on luck, said Mark Launiu. The brand hunted its own way to stand out in the crowd: and it starts with camo (that doesn’t blend in). The Kansas City-built streetwear brand on Thursday announced…
