Ebay opened its “Canal Street Wear” retail store in NYC, selling “authentic” streetwear and sneakers from top eBay sellers, verified by eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee, its authentication service that recently expanded into streetwear.
The company said the streetwear industry is estimated to be worth more than $180 billion, and global searches for streetwear have “increased by more than 150 percent” on eBay since the beginning of 2023.
“As the industry has grown, counterfeiting of goods has also grown—creating a seed of doubt amongst enthusiasts,” the company said in a release. “Canal Street Wear brings eBay’s incredible selection of authentic streetwear into the hands of shoppers on Manhattan’s infamous Canal Street—a longtime hub for bootleg, counterfeit and gray-market goods.”
“Enthusiasts go to eBay to find every drop from the past few decades, from late 90’s Supreme and Virgil era Louis Vuitton to younger brands like Palace and Aimé Leon Dore,” said Charis Marquez, global VP of fashion at eBay. “Expanding Authenticity Guarantee to streetwear brings peace of mind that every item is the real deal and furthers our efforts to make eBay the most trusted destination for streetwear. Canal Street Wear highlights eBay’s incredible selection and commitment to authenticity.”
Canal Street Wear’s curated merchandise includes top-rated eBay sellers, including NYMilan, Rrf and Soled Out Jersey City. Consumers can score Supreme Morrisey t-shirts, classic Off-White hoodies, Nike x Comme des Garcons sneakers, and Aimé Leon Dore New Balance sneakers. Additional items include Bape, Louis Vuitton, Chrome Hearts, and more.
Consumers can also bring in streetwear items from their closets to have them authenticated on-site by eBay’s team of “streetwear experts.”
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