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…
Ditch the highlight reel and gatekeepers: Founders share blueprint to building value, together
Entrepreneurship is lonely, but it doesn’t have to be isolating, said Mark Launiu, opening a three-day summit rich in practical wisdom and firsthand storytelling from founders who’ve created businesses — and struggled through the times that suck — in Kansas City. “This is about building something that lasts and building it with people who understand…
Streetwear-infused runway show hits 10 year-mark, building fashion family along the way
High fashion met heartfelt passion on the runway Sunday with the return of the The Kritiq Fashion Show — a celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship and community spirit that not even a global pandemic (or family pressures) could undress. “This is our 10th year,” said Mark Launiu, co-founder of The Kritiq, as well as the Kansas…
