ReBlog: "Who Doesn't Like New? Fresh options at Calligramme in time for the holidays!"

We were recently featured on Calligramme's blog by writer Krista Wright, and we are so excited! Calligramme just started selling MADI Apparel in their Pittsburgh boutique this month!  Live in PA?  Go check them out!  Reblog:

Who Doesn’t Like New? Fresh options at Calligramme in time for the holidays!

Calligramme is super excited to introduce two new collaborations. We are now proud to carry MADI Apparel and Nevaeh Intimates, both of which will be featured on the Calligramme website and in our storefront. Of course, seeing these pieces in person would be the ultimate way to appreciate their unique beauty, but if Pittsburgh is too far away, here’s a few reasons to check out these incredible makers.

MADI Apparel

MADI Apparel is known for making huge strides in the modern clothing industry. They are the only intimate apparel brand focused on positively impacting all areas of the underwear market. They were even named “America’s Most Impactful Intimates” by a leading lingerie publication last year.

Using a clean palette of four colors (black, white, grey, and lavender), Madi creates simple and elegant pieces that are as beautiful as they are comfortable. In addition to delicate and wearable laces, their main fabric is a viscose made from bamboo. That may sound weird, but take a chance, because this stuff is amazing. It’s moisture-wicking, wrinkle-free, non-elastic, odor preventing, and sustainable. Crazy sustainable. It’s the fastest growing plant in the world, it takes in five times the volume of greenhouse gases when compared to timber trees, and releases 35% more oxygen.

MADI keeps is local, all while helping women around the world.Both their storefront and production are in Kansas City. And if you think it couldn’t get any better, hear this: for all intimates sold, MADI donates a pair of underwear to a woman in need. Underwear are the most needed, most under-donated item of clothing. And for those of you who call Pittsburgh home, for all intimates sold at the Calligramme brick and mortar, they will donate a pair of underwear to a woman living in Pittsburgh. Need any more reason to shop? Didn’t think so. MADI will be at Calligramme through the first weekend in December.

 

 

 

November 11, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: Work Hard, Play Hard

This week's look is called work hard, play hard because it's the perfect outfit to wear to the office and then out to happy hour with your beau or your ladies! It's dressy and conservative enough for work, but fun and flirty enough to wear out as well! The all black outfit is slimming on any woman, and the accessories will make you pop!
We're starting with The Diana- Black Wide Lace Thong and putting on a pair of black ankle pants over them. On top, we're keeping it simple with a black chiffon short sleeve shirt. We're doing lots of accessorizing, first with a pair of strappy black heels and a burgundy suede clutch. We're doing it up with jewelry including a black and gold short chain necklace, a long black and gold pendant necklace, lots of gold bangles and gold geometric dangly earrings!
November 02, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: Date Night

As we cross hump-day we start to think about the weekend, and for us the weekend includes date night! This outfit is perfect for a date night at this time of year because it's sexy and dressy, but warm and comfortable.
We're starting with The Pamela- Ivory Cheeky Brazilian underwear and layering over that a short black dress. We're topping that off with a cream and black thick Aztec print kimono. We're accessorizing with flat, black, over-the-knee Tory Burch boots and a black Rebecca Minkoff purse. To finish off the outfit, we've added a long pendant style necklace, gold bangles and gold and black earrings.
October 26, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: Fall Fun

This week's outfit is something that could be worn to just about anything this time of the year, especially with a few tweaks and modifications to make it your own! Depending on where you work, it could be worn with a camisole underneath, it could be worn to meet with friends, to go out, for a casual date, for lunch or dinner, to the museum or just running errands!
We're starting with The Pamela- Black Cheeky Brazilian panties and The Hendricks- Classic Comfort Bamboo Bralette. Over that we are adding a black and creme geometric chiffon top and a pair of light gray skinny jeans. From here, it's up to you how you style it! If you're running errands you may want to pop on a pair of Vans black slip-ons or a pair of black riding style boots to meet with friends. If you're going out, you may want to put on a pair of black wedges and a black leather jacket! There are so many possibilities when you start with the right staples!

Check Out Our Fall/Winter '16 Collection Video!

MADI Apparel needs YOUR help spreading the word about our impactful intimates line!  We have recently launched a video of our fall/winter '16 collection detailing our newest product - bralettes!  Please watch this short video production below - filmed, edited and produced by Nathan Happer.
Click HERE for the video!
& if you share the video from the Facebook post and tag MADI Apparel, you will be entered for a chance to win a FREE BRALETTE in your style and size selection!
October 10, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Runway To Impact Recap

For those of you that might have missed our fashion show and fundraiser on Saturday October 1st (or just want to relive the amazing show), here's just SOME of the awesome looks featured!
Photos by Rick Andersen. 
And of course, a HUGE thank you to every single person who helped make this night possible! From our food and beverage providers to models and performers to volunteers and donors, we are grateful for every one of you!

Outfit of the Week: Sunny Afternoon

While it is Fall, we still have the occasional warm afternoon, especially this year with it being so unseasonably warm! This outfit is perfect one of those sunny afternoons we're still experiencing. It can be worn to lunch, to the museum, shopping, to just about anything you want to do on your sunny afternoon and still look cute!
This outfit features two MADI items, The Hendricks- Classic Comfort Bamboo Bralette as well as the The Diana- Ivory Wide Lace Thong. These two staples are being paired with a black and white striped crop-top and a maxi length ivory skirt. An outfit like this would look perfectly paired with a pair of black lace-up espadrilles, and a small black leather cross-body bag. Lastly, just accessorize with your favorite everyday jewelry!

 

Join Us At Our Runway Show!

This Saturday, October 1st, join us for our first runway show hosted by our 501c3 charity - MADI Donations - to benefit a dozen local KC non-profits with underwear donations!! The show will be held from 6pm-11pm, at 1101 Mulberry St, Kansas City, MO 64101-1348.
The show will feature:
Fall/Winter Collection Runway Show by MADI Apparel
Live Music By:
DJ Mike Scott
Main Band: The Buhs
Opening Duo: bre / emily
Food Sponsored by: Port Fonda
Cocktails Sponsored by: J. Rieger & Co.
Beer Sponsored by: Stockyards Brewing Co.
Silent Auction by MADI Donations
Flash Tattoos: We'll even have a free flash tattoo
booth thanks to our awesome sponsor!
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $35 (includes 1 complimentary drink + Port Fonda apps + live music + runway show)
VIP: $75 (includes 3 complimentary drinks + swag bag of local products + Port Fonda apps + live music + guaranteed seat at runway show)
**First 50 guests to buy a ticket will receive swag bag of local KC products
**
To purchase tickets, go here: https://app.mobilecause.com/form/l1Yfig
We hope you all make it and we can't wait to see you there!
September 26, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: Falling Into Cooler Weather

As we slowly enter cooler weather, it's time to bring back out your fall wardrobe. Our favorite things to bring out are our vests, long sleeves, sweaters, and booties! What about you? Well, this outfit is perfect for our transition with light layering on top and denim on the bottom.
We're starting with our Diana-Wide Lace Thong undies and layering over them a pair of ankle length skinny jeans. On top, we're wearing a black three quarter length sleeve top and an army green vest. We're accessorizing with a pair of black cut-out booties and a black leather backpack. We're finishing off the outfit with gold jewelry, including a pendant necklace, Alex & Ani bracelets and oval earrings.
September 19, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: A Day at the Office

Ok, now we know it's not all fun and games, so this week, we're showing you an outfit perfect for the office! This outfit is a great transition into fall, and forget the "no white after Labor Day" rule! We're showing off a stylish office look with adorable accessories and comfortable flats.

We're starting with The Pamela-Cheeky Brazilian underwear in white, and layering over them a pair of black, skinny, ankle pants. On top, we're going with a fun, loose peplum-style cream colored top. We're accessorizing with a statement watch and bangle, a beaded necklace, geometric studs and chic black flats.

 

September 15, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Bralettes, Bralettes Bralettes!

In case you haven't already heard, our bralettes hit the website and our storefront on Friday, and we were sold out online by Sunday! However, we are anticipating a re-stock of them later this month, and if you haven't already snagged one, you won't want to miss them! Just like our other products, for every bralette purchased, we will donate a pair of our underwear to a woman in need!
We released two bralette styles, The Hendricks- a classic comfortable bamboo bralette, and The Molly- a luxe lace bralette.
Here, is The Hendricks:
& here, is The Molly:
And a HUGE thank you to all of our supporters who helped us sell out of our first ever bralette launch in three days! Keep an eye out on our social media accounts and website for the restock!
September 12, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: Saturday Picnic

As summer winds down and we move into fall, everyone is trying to get their last bit of sunshine and BBQ's in, including us! This outfit is perfect for a Saturday afternoon picnic with your friends or family! It's light, fun and very fashion forward and our Diana undies are perfect for this look!
We're starting with a pair of our lace underwear, The Diana- wide lace thong and putting on a black, ribbed, high-neck tank. Next, we're putting on a fun pair of denim, shorts overalls. We're accessorizing with a Rebecca Minkoff bag and Steve Madden lace up sandals. We're finishing the look off with sunglasses, a gemstone choker, a full stack of bracelets, gold earrings and a few gold rings.
September 09, 2016 — Anna Tedder