Join Us For Our Pop-Up Pilates Collaboration!

Join Thrive Pilates & Movement Studio for a series of Pop-Up Pilates with MADI at Thrive Pilates & Movement Studio! ALL proceeds from this event will be used for MADI to donate underwear to sexual assault survivors in Kansas City & MADI will be giving a way a FREE sleep top to one lucky winner!
The first class is this Sunday, April 24th from 8pm to 9pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door! Please bring your own mat and water. To pre-enroll go to thrivepilateskc.com.


April 24 Pillow Pilates 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for an evening Pilates practice to prepare your mind and body for a great night's sleep. Each participant will receive one luxurious, bamboo MADI Apparel sleep top and MADI's non-profit will donate a pair of underwear to a woman in repair.

June 11 Panty Pilates 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This class will be designed for the female body. Lauren Thompson, owner of Thrive Pilates, has specialized training in working with women's fitness and will utilize her knowledge to develop a series that strengthens and lengthens in unique ways that are healthful for the female body. Each participant will receive a pair of fast-wicking, soft bamboo MADI undies, which happen to be perfect for a pilates workout! MADI's non-profit will also donate a pair of underwear to a woman in repair. Additionally, guests will receive a discount on brunch for June 11th at Westside Local.

Want to attend both classes? Get the 'Complete Set' for a discounted rate of $27.
We can't wait to see you there!
April 19, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: Sunny Shopping Spree

Sunny days are finally here! That means it's time to get back out and enjoy some window shopping (and some real shopping)! This outfit is perfect for just that! Enjoy this sunny weather with your girlfriends or maybe even your man!
We're starting with The Diana- Ivory Wide Lace Thong and topping it with an adorable white sundress. We're accessorizing with a small tan cross-body bag and a pair of tan sandals. We're finishing the outfit with a long pendant necklace with a turquoise accent and a simple pair of gold earrings.
Where to find this #MADIstyle:
-Dress: TopShop
-Shoes: Tory Burch
-Purse: Gucci
-Earrings: Eddie Borgo
-Necklace: Stella & Dot

Sexual Assault Awareness Month- Survivor Story

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so we reached out to one survivor to share a bit of her story with all of us, and here it is:

I think we all have an idea in our minds of what a perpetrator looks like; he's a scruffy, dirty, "creepy" man who hangs out in alleyways and drives a van--that, of course, has no windows. Part of this mentality is that we like to think we can tell just by looking at someone whether or not they are dangerous. We like to think if we know what to look out for, and if we know how to be safe, nothing bad will happen to us. Ahh, if only, if only...

This false image of perpetrators played a big role in keeping me quiet after I was raped on a date on November 14, 2009. After it happened, I was confused and so angry. I was embarrassed and blamed myself entirely for not having recognized a rapist even when standing face to face. When I considered coming forward, I thought to myself, "Who is going to believe a guy as successful, handsome and charming is capable of raping someone? And who is going to believe someone would rape someone on a date?" He doesn't fit the image society has of a perpetrator, or even my image of a perpetrator, and that terrified me. The fear of not being believed overshadowed my desire to be heard or validated. Never having felt more lost and alone, I kept it to myself.

My healing was full of hiccups. I made a lot of bad choices, and in between those bad choices was courage to keep pushing forward--despite all the "two steps forward- one step back" progress. The journey was painful, and trying, and beautiful--and mine. Every victim and survivor is going to heal in their own way. What they need and deserve from the people around them is patience, validation, sensitivity, and empowerment. They deserve for us as a community to stand up and say, "We believe you. It wasn't your fault." It's not a pretty subject. People don't like to think about how often it happens and they certainly don't want to talk about it. It's awkward. But survivors aren't going to feel comfortable coming forward when we as a community are terrified to talk about something that happens every day.

My story went public for the first time for MADI Apparel's #HerSuperPower campaign.

Since then, I've been public speaking all over Kansas City and making short, educational videos on YouTube to help raise awareness.

I wasn't ready to have a voice for quite some time, but now that I do, I hope I'm able to be a voice for the voiceless. I hope the world hears me and chooses to treat survivors with compassion instead of criticism. I pray my voice reaches all the men and women who have been impacted by sexual violence, either directly or indirectly, and it motivates them to keep faith. I pray they hear me when I say, "It may not seem like it now, but I promise healing is possible. You too, can feel whole again."

-Geony Rucker

geonyrucker.com

 

Like Geony said, she was featured in our MADI #HerSuperPower campaign, to watch the full video, check it out HERE.
To hear Geony's full story, check out THIS video.
To see some of Geony's other video's check out her YouTube channel HERE.
We are SO grateful Geony was willing to share her story with not only us, but all of you.

MADI at Spring Bazaar in East Bottoms

This coming Friday, April 15th, MADI will be participating in the Badass Bitches Edition of the next East Bottoms Bazaar! This edition will be featuring other female-led businesses like MADI, and we are so excited to be there with them!
The event will be from 6pm-9pm and will be featuring us (MADI Apparel), Wunderhub Vintage, Gilded Jewelry Haus, Sandlot Goods, Wood + Wick Candles, Happy Habitat Photo Bed and Cuban Street Food by Chef Rachel Rinas and of course, beer generously donated by Boulevard Beer.
One of the best parts of the event is that it is totally free to attend!
If you're in the area, we really hope to see you out there!
April 10, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: Dinner & a Movie

This week we are featuring our NEW Sybil black sleep top, and showing you how to wear it not only to bed, but out on the town! And of course a pair of MADI underwear! Friday is quickly approaching and that means date night! This outfit is perfect for dinner and a movie with your man or your girls! Wow them with this chic and edgy outfit!

We're starting with one of our favorite basics, The Diana- Black Wide Lace Thong. Up top we're doing The Sybil-Black Sleep Top with a black bralette under, and pairing it with a pair of black leather leggings. We're accessorizing with a small black cross-body bag and leopard loafers. For jewelry we're doing a long layered gold necklace and gold ear crawlers!

Where to find this #MADIstyle:

-Top: MADI Apparel

-Leggings: H & M

-Bralette: Free People

-Shoes: Sole Society

-Purse: Nordstrom

-Earrings: Ross-Simons

-Necklace: Stella & Dot

 

Outfit of the Week: April Showers

It's almost April which means most of us will be experiencing some rain! This outfit is perfect for those rainy days. From the adorable rain boots to the classic rain jacket, it's perfect to wear to the grocery store, to lunch with friends, or outside to watch your little ones enjoy the puddles!
We started with The Kyle- Black Classic Boyshort underwear, and layered over them a classic pair of skinny jeans. Up top we're doing a classic, white, long sleeve t-shirt and a lightweight black rain jacket. We're wearing a beautiful pair of bright rain boots and accessorizing with a matching umbrella and a bright yellow purse.
Where to find this #MADIstyle:
-Top: Gap
-Jeans: Macy's
-Jacket: Orvis
-Boots: Hunter
-Umbrella: Kate Spade
March 31, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: Easter Brunch

Easter is quickly approaching, and that means we get to wear pastels and eat a wonderful brunch with our family or friends! This outfit is perfect for brunching, sitting outside, Easter egg hunting, taking family photos or going to church! It's a perfect way to show your spring spirit!

We're starting with The Kaydee- Ivory Wide Lace Brazilian underwear and topping them with a mint green off-the-shoulder dress. We're accessorizing with a pair of nude espadrille wedges and a light pink fold-over zip clutch. We're finishing off the outfit with a simple pearl necklace, pearl studs and a beautiful pearl and gold bangle. 

Where to find this #MADIstyle:

-Dress: H & M

-Shoes: Nordstrom

-Clutch: Bloomingdale's

-Earrings: Ross-Simons

-Necklace: Eve's Addiction

-Bangle: Neiman Marcus Last Call

 

March 24, 2016 — Anna Tedder

MADI On Kansas City Chronicles

We want to say a huge thank you to Kansas City Chronicles for the awesome shout out on their blog! Check out their website HERE to see the other blog they did on MADI Apparel!

Reblog:

"Streets: Charitable Heart

We met Miss Hayley when we visited MADI (Make a Different Intimates), because MADI was her brainchild. She came up with this wonderful store as a result of hearing many stories of the great need for underwear. (Underwear is the most under-donated item of clothing). Hayley started MADI to change that fact. For every pair of underwear you buy, she will donate a pair of underwear to a woman in need. Such an amazing, inspiring lady! You should definitely go support her store located in the Westside neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri (next to Westside Local)!

On Hayley: Top, Bottoms, and Booties: Forever 21, and (I’m sure she’s sporting MADI)

“Well, I just couldn’t bear the thought of // People living in poverty // Children sold into slavery // The thought disgusted me // So, I shook my fist at Heaven // Said, “God, why don’t You do something?” // He said, “I did, I created you”” -Matthew West, Do Something"

(This content was taken from Kansas City Chronicles blog)

March 16, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Introducing The NEW Sybil Slouchy Sleep Top!

MADI Apparel could not be more excited to announce the NEW Sybil Slouchy Sleep Top!

The Sybil Slouchy Sleep Top is silky and breezy to the touch.  You'll want to wear it to bed and out on the town!  AND YOU CAN! :).  This top is designed to cover a bra and serve as a bedtime comfort and outerwear staple.

We love these pictures by Rick Andersen, showing The Sybil Slouchy Sleep Top as a day time piece as well!

For all MADI intimates purchased, we donate a pair of underwear to a woman in repair.

The Sybil Sleep Top is part of our Bamboo Collection - Stretch Knit Viscose from Bamboo: 95% Bamboo 5% Rayon

Another awesome picture by Rick Andersen!

Our Bamboo Collection was created with comfort, quality and style in mind with the ultimate goal of appeasing the curves and tastes in uniting our unique women across the globe. 

Not only is viscose from bamboo organically sustainable, but the fabric is self-wicking, odor resistant and dries super fast! That's important for women receiving the undies donations who'll be able to wash and hang dry their pair overnight.

MADI's impactful intimates are MADE IN KANSAS CITY!

Our styles are named after individual women who’ve made a difference in the life of our founder and who symbolize the kind of impact MADI can make in the world!

Another great shot by Rick Andersen, of founder Hayley, and all of our awesome models!

Outfit of the Week: What to Wear on the Plane

If you are one of the lucky ladies going on spring break this month, you're probably taking a plane ride! And if you are, you're going to need a hassle free, comfortable and cute outfit! Lucky for you, we have just the thing!
We started with The Pamela- Cheeky Brazilian underwear, be sure to get them in Ivory! Then we're doing an effortless striped t-shirt dress over top. We're layering over that a black cardigan, since planes can be cold! We've paired this outfit with a pair of white perforated leather Vans and a casual tote. We're accessorizing with a dainty necklace, gold stud earrings and a pair of sunglasses!
Where to find this #MADIstyle:
-Dress: SheIn
-Cardigan: Rose Gal
-Shoes: Vans
-Tote: Stella & Dot
-Sunglasses: Ray Ban
-Necklace: Kendra Scott
-Earrings: Kate Spade
March 09, 2016 — Anna Tedder

MADI Takes a Road Trip!

We're hitting the road this weekend and could USE YOUR HELP!
We're traveling from KC -> OKC -> Austin -> Houston -> Fayetteville THIS THURSDAY - TUESDAY for 2 reasons:
1.  We're distributing 300 pairs of MADI underwear donations to four women's organizations we've partnered with in each city!
2.  But -- in order to continue donating to these organizations on a regular basis (after this weekend) - we must develop a sustainable buy1give1 model in these cities.  If we find a retail boutique to sell MADI Apparel in, in each of these cities, for all MADI intimates sold in that boutique, we will donate a pair of underwear LOCALLY in that city.
 
Here's how YOU - our MADI friends/supporters - can help: 
We can use your help in finding local boutiques to sell our impactful intimates.  For all MADI intimates sold at any retail boutique, a pair of underwear will be donated back to that local community!  We love keeping MADI donations local and sustainable in that city!  
Here is where we're donating:
Thursday, March 3rd Oklahoma City, OK
MADI Donations (our 501c3) will donate 50 pairs of new underwear  to YWCA of OKC
About YWCA: Operate the only DV Shelter in Oklahoma County as well as the only Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program in OK county 
Friday, March 4th- Austin 
MADI Donations (our 501c3) will donate 150 pairs of new underwear to SafePlace Austin
About SafePlace:  Provides Safety for individuals and families affected by sexual and domestic violence; helps victims in their Healing so they can move beyond being defined by the crimes committed against them.
We'll be donating underwear mainly to to Eloise House - on site sexual assault clinic where survivors can come for a forensic exam for free.  
Monday, March 7th-Houston
MADI Donations (our 501c3) will donate 50 pairs of new underwear to Star of Hope.
About Star of Hope: Star of Hope is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women and their children. 
We will also donate 50 pairs of new underwear to The Women's Home (our second donation drop-off to this org.)
About The Women's Home:  Programs specifically target women who are homeless or vulnerable to homelessness, many of whom have histories of addiction, mental illness or both
Tuesday, March 8th- We'll be dropping through Fayetteville and would love any boutique recommendations here as well!
If you have a contact or frequently shop at a boutique interested in distributing our cause based underwear brand, please forward this email along or contact: madiapparel@gmail.com
If you are interested in learning about our current retailer outlets, click here: http://www.madiapparel.com/pages/find-a-retailer 
Some of our team last year mailing new underwear to The Women's Home in Houston, TX.  We are very excited to be going in-person this time to meet the staff and learn more about their wonderful resources/organization!
March 03, 2016 — Anna Tedder

Outfit of the Week: Day Date

Ladies, who doesn't love a nice Saturday afternoon date on the town? Shopping, lunching, and just spending time with your man! This outfit is sure to impress on your day date!
We started with The Mimi-Modest Bikini underwear and over top of them put a pair of dark wash denim jeans. Then, on top, we're doing a white chiffon shirt and a loose white blazer. We're accessorizing with a pair of nude strappy stilettos, a nude envelope clutch, a pair of tortoise sunglasses and gold stud earrings! 
Where to find this #MADIstyle:
-Shirt: Forever 21
-Jeans: Revolve
-Blazer: Nordstrom
-Clutch: Nordstrom
-Sunglasses: Warby Parker
-Earrings: Ross-Simons
March 02, 2016 — Anna Tedder