SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Since
its founding in 1995, eBay has been a cultural barometer offering
an unrivaled selection of new, trending and hard-to-find kicks to
its community of sneakerheads. Today, the marketplace is
celebrating its 25th anniversary by launching the 25 Kicks
custom sneaker auction, presented by Vashtie Kola (Va$htie) and
Aleali May -- two of the strongest voices in the sneaker culture --
and featuring designs by highly-respected shoe customizers,
including Kickstradomis. Now through October
7 at www.ebayinc.com/25kicks, sneakerheads can learn more
about the collaboration and shop the collection of 25 custom shoes,
each pair paying homage to cultural forces that influenced fashion
over the past two and a half decades.
"Sneakers have a rich history on the marketplace, and 25 years
of serving the community on eBay is a milestone worthy of a
celebration," said Mark Flaa, GM of
Sneakers at eBay North America.
"By partnering with industry icons Vashtie and Aleali May, and five
top customizers, we're bringing this collection to life with a nod
to sneaker culture and community both on and off eBay."
Making a Mark
Just as eBay has been a pioneer in the
industry as the original sneaker marketplace, Vashtie Kola and
Aleali May have been trailblazers in their own right, being the
first women to design a women's and unisex Jordan shoe, respectively. Together with
Kickstradomis, the LA-born artist whose sought-after designs have
graced the feet of sneakerheads and celebrities alike, the two
designed a marquee pair of Air Force 1s in celebration of 25 years
of sneakers on eBay.
"A lot of things have changed since I came onto the scene almost
20 years ago, but eBay has always been a place where I could score
kicks that were impossible to find anywhere else," said Vashtie
Kola. "The opportunity to work with Kickstradomis alongside my girl
Aleali May, and to be a part of a collection featuring some of the
industry's top customizers has been really exciting. I love
watching designers bring their ideas to life."
"Working with not only Vashtie, who paved the way for women in
the sneaker industry, but eBay as another OG in the space has been
such an exciting creative opportunity," said Aleali May. "Design
has always been something I am passionate about, and examining
trends since eBay's launch 25 years ago and figuring out how
to bring them to life on a shoe was a fun challenge."
A Signature Sneaker Lineup
In addition to designs by
Kickstradomis, this first-of-its-kind release features custom kicks
by top customizers Cestlavic, Mache, DeJesus and Sierato. Each of
the designers pulled inspiration from the past 25 years of culture
and fashion, creating the ultimate capsule collection for any
sneaker fanatic. Styles from the event include:
- NIKE Air Force 1 | Kickstradomis, Vashtie & Aleali | eBay's
25th | Size 11M
- REEBOK Question | Artist Kickstradomis | Inspired by 95-00'
Grunge | Size 11M
- NEW BALANCE 574 | Artist DeJesus | Inspired by 06-10' Harajuku
| Size 11
- YEEZY Boost 350 v2 | Artist Sierato | Inspired by 16-20' Camo
Couture | Size 12M
- NIKE Air Force 1 | Artist Cestlavic | Inspired by 01-05' Raves
| Size 5.5Y
- VANS Old Skool | Artist Mache | Inspired by 11-15' Ombre | Size
6.5M
Head to http://ebayinc.com/25kicks to shop and learn more
about the collaboration, and be sure to follow eBay on Twitter,
Instagram, TikTok and Facebook to stay up to date on all things
sneakers and more.
eBay by the Numbers
- eBay has 1.5 billion plus listings
- eBay has 182 million active buyers worldwide
- 71% of items ship for free in U.S., U.K. and DE
- 81% of all merchandise sold on eBay is new, and our wide
selection keeps growing
- $17.1 billion mobile volume on
the eBay platform
- 530 million downloads of eBay Inc. apps across the globe
About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global
commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around
the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals,
entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes. Our
portfolio of brands includes eBay Marketplace and eBay Classifieds
Group, operating in 190 markets around the world. For more
information, visit ebayinc.com.
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