To help celebrate Black History Month, eBay Canada has partnered with Canadian sneaker designer George Sully. An exclusive sneaker collaboration is in the works, with 100% of proceeds going to the Black Designers of Canada charity.
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These limited-edition sneakers are available for pre-order from Monday, February 14th at ebay.ca/georgesully. These sneakers will also include an inspirational quote on the side from George himself. A monochromatic black colourway inspired by Black Designers of Canada and George’s passion for amplifying Black voices helped the creation of this sleek sneaker.
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“It’s not just about inviting us to the table. It’s acknowledging the fact that we helped build the legs on which it stands.”
George Sully
George’s iconic sneakers are made from vegan microfibre leather, as he’s no stranger to the finest quality. The slick, sleek, and classic design is available in men’s and women’s sizing. This collaboration is part of a broader partnership between eBay Canada and George.
About George Sully and Black Designers of Canada
George Sully is a multidisciplinary designer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community activist. Based in Toronto, he is a leading force for the Black community and a constant innovator in fashion design. George founded Black Designers of Canada in 2020 to highlight and amplify the reach of black designers across Canada. This charity is the first-ever comprehensive Canadian index celebrating Black excellence in design.
About George Sully x eBay Canada Partnership
eBay has been a part of the sneaker community as the original marketplace for over 25 years. It has been the go-to destination for Canadians to find rare, unique, and hard-to-find sneakers. eBay Canada has also collaborated with George Sully on a broader partnership to support designers from the Black Designers of Canada community to eBay’s Up & Running Program. These programs offer hands-on help to get businesses online and thriving. Designers will now have access to educational content designed for Canadian small businesses, powerful selling tools, insights to help optimize sales, and more.
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