Kansas City, Missouri, October 22, 2025
KCMOCO Candles
KCMOCO Candles is a Kansas City-based company founded by Jess Priemer to craft unique, locally inspired candles that celebrate the city’s culture and landmarks. The company emphasizes the use of clean, natural ingredients such as soy, coconut, and beeswax, intentionally avoiding petroleum-based paraffin to ensure a safer, more eco-friendly product. Originating from Priemer’s background as a downtown Kansas City bartender, the business focuses on creating scents that evoke memories and significant areas within Kansas City, including neighborhoods like Arrowhead Drive, The Plaza, Briarcliff, and JoCo. Since its inception, KCMOCO Candles has expanded its reach through online sales, pop-up markets, and local shop partnerships, with future plans to introduce mini candles and wholesale opportunities, aiming to deepen community connections and promote local appreciation.
News Summary
KCMOCO Candles has unveiled its new ‘Tayvis’ collection ahead of the anticipated engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Each of the four unique scents reflects key neighborhoods in Kansas City, celebrating the couple’s romance. Founder Jess Priemer has focused on clean ingredients, creating memorable fragrances inspired by local landmarks. Available at physical locations and online, KCMOCO aims to provide accessible products that resonate with both locals and fans of the couple.
Kansas City is buzzing with excitement as KCMOCO Candles announces the launch of its new “Tayvis” collection, just ahead of the highly anticipated engagement of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. The collection, crafted by founder Jess Priemer, aims to celebrate the couple’s romance narrative with fragrances that pay homage to significant Kansas City locales.
The “Tayvis” collection consists of four carefully curated scents, each inspired by different neighborhoods within Kansas City. The candles are made from a unique blend of soy, coconut, and beeswax, ensuring a cleaner burn and more pleasant aroma. The scents include:
– 1 Arrowhead Drive: Captures the essence of barbeque smoke, cool air, and victory.
– The Plaza: A luxury-inspired blend of fine linen and cashmere.
– Briarcliff: A blackberry bramble-scented homage to Northland’s forested region.
– JoCo: A scent inspired by the area’s burgeoning construction, featuring mahogany, cedar, and vanilla.
Expounding on the creative process, Priemer focused on the specific areas significant to the Kelce-Swift romance narrative to develop fragrances that resonate with local memories and landmarks. Each candle design features a gold lid that doubles as a coaster, designed with the layout of Kansas City streets.
KCMOCO candles are available for purchase at two physical locations—Shop Local KC at 6245 Brookside Plaza and 2450 Grand St., Ste. 209—as well as from the company’s online store, kcmococandles.com. With a commitment to clean, natural ingredients, Priemer has deliberately avoided petroleum-based paraffin in the production process, emphasizing transparency in sourcing.
The business has not only expanded through online sales but has also made a name for itself in pop-up markets and through partnerships with local shops such as Made in KC. Further plans to reach out to potential stockists for wholesale opportunities indicate a new phase of growth for KCMOCO. Additionally, Priemer plans to launch smaller mini candles later this year to provide more accessible products.
KCMOCO Candles stemmed from Priemer’s aspiration to create authentic and memorable products that forge a connection between people and Kansas City. The company aims to inspire an appreciation for the city through unique scents that evoke local memories and landmarks. Priemer’s background as a bartender in downtown Kansas City has aided her in understanding the balance of flavors crucial to successful candle-making, further enhancing the appeal of her products.
As KCMOCO Candles prepares for its exciting launch and growth, the Kansas City community can look forward to enjoying these new fragrances that encapsulate the spirit of their beloved city and the romance of its notable residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Tayvis” collection?
The “Tayvis” collection features candles inspired by the romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, launched by KCMOCO Candles in Kansas City.
What materials are the candles made of?
The candles are crafted from a mixture of soy, coconut, and beeswax.
Where can I purchase KCMOCO candles?
KCMOCO candles are available at Shop Local KC (6245 Brookside Plaza & 2450 Grand St., Ste. 209) and online at kcmococandles.com.
What are the scents available in the “Tayvis” collection?
The collection features the following four locale fragrances: 1 Arrowhead Drive, The Plaza, Briarcliff, and JoCo.
What is KCMOCO Candles’ philosophy on ingredients?
The business emphasizes clean, natural ingredients and transparency in sourcing, avoiding petroleum-based paraffin.
| Candle Name | Scent Description | Inspiration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Arrowhead Drive | Barbeque smoke, cool air, and victory | Inspired by Kansas City’s football culture |
| The Plaza | Fine linen and cashmere | Luxury-inspired scents |
| Briarcliff | Blackberry bramble | Homage to Northland’s forested region |
| JoCo | Mahogany, cedar, and vanilla | Inspired by the area’s new construction |
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Additional Resources
- Startland News
- Wikipedia: Taylor Swift
- Kansas City Magazine
- Google Search: Travis Kelce
- KCMOCO Candles Official Site
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Candles
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