Midwestern Couture

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Some of KC fashion designer Whitney Manney’s best work comes from designing with herself in mind. Her bold denim and cord overalls are no exception. Hand-dyed corduroy, denim and faux suede come together in this playful patchwork design. “When I started sewing, I started sewing with scraps—making something out of nothing,” Whitney Manney says. “I… Continue reading Midwestern Couture

816 Day is preparing for its biggest year yet

Photography by Laura Morsman Photography.

It started with a simple question: Why doesn’t Kansas City celebrate its own area code? “The first time it was brought to my attention was actually through a Facebook post,” 816 Day founder Brian “Bizzy” Benton says. A friend wondered why Kansas City didn’t have an official area code celebration like cities including St. Louis… Continue reading 816 Day is preparing for its biggest year yet