6 Foot Closet

6 Foot Closet is an independent vintage clothing shop in Kansas City’s West Bottoms, opened in February 2025 by co-owners Grant Gardner and Todd Linebaugh, specializing in curated vintage apparel with a strong emphasis on denim, 90s/2000s-era pieces, and collectible Chiefs gear.

Description

6 Foot Closet occupies a storefront at 1101 Mulberry Street in Kansas City’s West Bottoms, the historic warehouse district that has become the city’s premier cluster of vintage and antique shops. Opened in February 2025 by Grant Gardner and Todd Linebaugh, the shop distinguishes itself through an organized, approachable curation system — inventory is sorted by era, style, and color — making it easier to browse than the more maximalist pile-dig experience typical of the neighborhood. Reviewers consistently cite the size-inclusive selection and the staff’s approachability as standout qualities.

The shop’s merchandise runs from classic Levi’s denim and Carhartt workwear to vintage 90s and 2000s tees and hoodies, with pricing starting around $29. A notable specialty is vintage Kansas City Chiefs gear, a category that Gardner has noted moves quickly given the franchise’s ongoing success. The owners describe their philosophy as anti-fast-fashion: emphasizing durability, collectibility, and sustainability over volume.

6 Foot Closet operates seven days a week (Sunday–Thursday 11 AM–6 PM, Friday–Saturday 11 AM–8 PM), a meaningful distinction from West Bottoms shops that operate only on first-Friday or weekend schedules. The shop also participates in pop-up events at the KC Vintage Flea at Parlor and the River Market Flea on select Saturdays.

Ownership and history

Grant Gardner and Todd Linebaugh co-founded 6 Foot Closet, with its grand opening on February 7, 2025. In interviews around the launch, both owners framed the shop’s mission around the collectibility and longevity of vintage clothing versus fast fashion — Gardner emphasizing quality construction (“the cotton shirts and all that and the high-quality hoodies”), Linebaugh emphasizing environmental consciousness (“it’s getting more popular to care for the planet and to watch for what’s going on in this fast fashion”). No prior retail or vintage business history has been documented in available sources. Owner KC-native status is unconfirmed.

Links

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6footcloset/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/6-Foot-Closet-61578245965097/
• Phone: (816) 889-8895

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