With size-inclusive garments from independent designers, this artist-run lingerie boutique in the Crossroads offers expert fittings

Photography by EG Schempf

Jabbing underwire. Straps falling off shoulders. Too much room here and not enough there. Peregrine Honig, who co-owns Crossroads lingerie boutique Birdies (1800 Baltimore Ave., KCMO) with Alexis Burggrabe, is used to hearing these woes from customers. She says many of them have never worn the correct bra size. “It’s just fun to see people… Continue reading With size-inclusive garments from independent designers, this artist-run lingerie boutique in the Crossroads offers expert fittings

Kansas City magazine takes home two top national honors for cover design and food journalism

While we were busy celebrating the release of our annual Best of Kansas City winners this summer, the 2026 National City and Regional Magazine Awards, presented by the City and Regional Magazine Association, wrapped as well. Judged by 100 editors, writers and media professionals from some of the country’s most respected publications and media organizations—including… Continue reading Kansas City magazine takes home two top national honors for cover design and food journalism