Julie Kalinowski

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer @The Fitzroy

CA

Dress Rental Magic. The Fitzroy is Canada\'s leading dress rental service. Globe and Mail Canada’s Best-Dressed List 20••••18 Notable Award Winner: Notable Business Innovator of the YearRefinery 29’s 29 Powerhouses: Canadian Women Killing it in 2018The Fitzroy carries an elevated, highly curated collection of new designer dream dresses, jumpsuits and handbags, sourced and selected from all over the world by founders Angela and Julie and made available for women to rent for any occasion where they need to get fancy. No appointment needed, Fitzroy offers a welcoming, inclusive and non-judgmental space where women can come whenever it\'s convenient for them, try on as many dresses as they want with the help of their amazing stylists and either walk out with a dress that day or reserve one (or more!) for use at a later date. Rentals can also be booked online or via virtual styling session, with shipping across Canada. Our mission at The Fitzroy is simple: to take the stress out of the getting ready process. To make sure you look and feel your best at your next special occasion, without having to buy yet another one-time-wear item that will then sit in your closet collecting dust. Our aim is to give Canadian women access to more variety at a lower price point, while injecting a bit of magic into their life by providing that \"Cinderella moment\".

The University of Western Ontario

Bachelor