Anthony Madison • Vol. I • 2026
An editorial journey through Kansas City, personal style, ambition, memory, hospitality, and the quiet details that make someone unforgettable.
Notes on dressing well, from the practice of Anthony Madison.
Editor's Note
Taste is personal before it is visible. It starts in the places that raised us, the rooms we wanted access to, the people we watched closely, and the small decisions that taught us how to carry ourselves.
In Good Taste is where Anthony Madison becomes more than a styling service. It is a record of how Kansas City, clothing, ambition, memory, and hospitality all meet — and how taste becomes a language before anyone says a word.
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Style
Menswear, event dressing, personal presentation, seasonal wardrobe notes, and what to wear when the details matter.
City
A curated look at Kansas City through restaurants, neighborhoods, hotels, shops, culture, and the places that shape good taste.
People
Stories about identity, ambition, client moments, local tastemakers, personal evolution, and the way people become memorable.
Guides
Practical but refined guides for visitors and locals — World Cup wardrobe planning, packing lists, shopping routes, and Kansas City style advice.
Stories
On Kansas City Style
Kansas City has a style language of its own. It is less about logos and more about fit, fabric, and the way a person carries themselves through the Plaza on a Saturday morning or into a suite at Arrowhead on a Sunday afternoon. The city rewards clothes that are considered without being loud — a navy sport coat that fits through the shoulder, a pair of trousers that breaks once at the hem, leather that has been cared for rather than replaced.
In Good Taste collects these notes into longer essays on menswear, fragrance, made-to-measure, hospitality, and travel. The work begins with the assumption that style is not a costume you put on for an occasion but a set of decisions you make over time — about color, about proportion, about what you want a room to feel when you walk into it.
Whether you are visiting Kansas City for a gala at the Country Club Plaza, dressing for a suite at Arrowhead, or rebuilding a wardrobe after a promotion, the same principles apply: dress for the place, dress for the season, and dress for the version of yourself you are becoming. A charcoal suit that fits well will outlast every trend cycle; a single bottle of fragrance, chosen carefully, will say more about you than a closet full of impulse buys.
The practical notes below collect shorter recommendations — packing lists, outfit direction for specific occasions, and grooming rituals suited to the Midwest. They are written from the inside out, by a stylist who lives in the city he dresses for, and they are updated as the seasons and the city change.
Practical Notes
Kansas City summers are long, humid, and demanding on skin and scent. Choose a lighter fragrance — citrus, vetiver, or fresh tobacco — and apply it sparingly. A well-chosen summer scent should be discovered, not announced.
A navy sport coat in midweight wool is the most versatile piece a Kansas City man can own. It pairs with gray trousers for client meetings, denim for weekend dinners on the Plaza, and a knit tie for evening events. Prioritize fit through the shoulder — it is the hardest thing to alter.
Made-to-measure is worth the wait when the occasion matters. A wedding at the Country Club Plaza, a promotion dinner downtown, or a World Cup hospitality suite — these are the moments that justify a garment cut to your measurements and finished by hand.
Pack neutral layers that move from stadium to dinner without changing. A breathable linen shirt, a lightweight blazer, and dark denim will carry you through summer matches at Arrowhead and an evening at a Crossroads gallery without missing a beat.
Issue No. 1
A 14-page editorial journey through personal style, Kansas City, menswear, luxury, and hospitality. Read it from the beginning or drop in anywhere.
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