Klarna teams up with Chicago cross-stitch designer Emma "Stitch Gawd" McKee on third-annual special edition sneaker for Benny The Bull
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, announced today its latest collaboration with Chicago-based designer Emma "The Stitch Gawd" McKee, who will design a new special edition sneaker for the Bulls' beloved mascot, Benny The Bull, as part of Klarna's multi-year partnership as the official shopping partner of the legendary Chicago Bulls. "The Stitch Gawd" will present the shoes to Benny at The Bulls' February 27 home game against the Detroit Pistons.
Key Points:
- "The Stitch Gawd" will present the shoes to Benny at The Bulls' February 27 home game against the Detroit Pistons.
- "I'm thrilled to partner with Klarna and design a shoe for Chicago's most iconic mascot, Benny The Bull," said McKee.
- The Benny shoes have all sorts of nods to the Chicago Stadium - namely, the original Benny The Bull shoes were all red, and so are these (with a hint of Klarna pink, of course).
- This is the third consecutive year that Klarna has partnered with a Chicago creative to design special edition sneakers for the Bulls' iconic mascot, previously collaborating with Chuck Anderson and Don C.