Amy Ellington
Amy Ellington | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amy Gunther |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Founder KCDC (skateshop) |
| Partner | Erik Ellington |
Amy Gunther Ellington (née Amy Gunther) an American entrepreneur and skate shop owner, founding KCDC Skateshop in 2001.[1]
Career
[edit]Amy Ellington opened KCDC Skateshop in November of 2001.[2][3][4][5] While running the KCDC skateshop, Ellington focused on creating a physical place for community.[2] Ellington operated KCDC as a forum to support the range of creative endeavors of skateboarders from art shows to music shows to video releases.[2]
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the shop, KCDC released a Nike dunk colorway, a black and pink, KCDC x Nike SB Dunk High.[1] As part of the release for the Nike dunk, Ellington threw a party in Coney Island.[6]
Ellington is featured in the Skate Dreams documentary, a feature length film about the rise of women’s skateboarding.[7][8]
Ellington grew up in Long Island, New York.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Amy Ellington and the Nike SB Dunk for Hypebeast's Sole Mates". Hypebeast. 2023-04-22. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ a b c Sarah (2021-10-28). "Unsteady ground: how KCDC skate shop created community in the midst of crisis". Yeah Girl. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "Episode 82 - Amy Ellington". Ausha. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "Interview: Amy Ellington via Quell Skateboarding (2018)". Tumblr. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ Pappalardo, Anthony (2022-04-29). "Finally, a Skate Shoe for Everyone". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ Staff, Jenkem (2022-05-05). "A LOOK INSIDE KCDC AND NIKE SB'S SHOE PARTY IN CONEY ISLAND". Jenkem Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Blakely, Brian (2023-07-27). "Shining Light on Women's Skateboarding, 'SKATE DREAMS' Documentary Is Now Available (Exclusive Clip)". TransWorld SKATEboarding Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Pappalardo, Anthony (2023-07-25). "SKATE DREAMS MAKES HISTORY". ARTLESS. Retrieved 2024-11-19.