Amy Ellington
Amy Gunther Ellington | |
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| Born | Amy Gunther Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Founder of KCDC Skateshop |
Amy Gunther Ellington (born Amy Gunther) is a U.S.-based entrepreneur and the creator of KCDC Skateshop, which she founded in 2001.
Career
In November 2001, Amy Ellington established KCDC Skateshop.[1] She positioned the store as a focal point for the skateboarding community, fostering creative endeavors such as art exhibitions, music performances, and video premieres.[1]
To mark KCDC's 20th year, the shop partnered with Nike to produce a special edition black and pink KCDC x Nike SB Dunk High sneaker.[2] Ellington organized a launch celebration in Coney Island to support the release.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Ellington is featured in the documentary Skate Dreams, which explores the evolution of women's participation in skateboarding.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
She hails from Long Island, New York.[2]