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Kristy Wieber

Co-founder, Rent Frock Repeat

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Kristy Wieber co-founded Rent Frock Repeat, a Toronto service that rented designer dresses by mail to members across Canada, and was its president. Wieber and a fellow co-founder launched the business in 2011, pitched it on CBC's Dragons' Den, planned a shift to monthly clothing subscriptions in 2019, and closed the company in 2020 after ten years.

Kristy hasn’t spoken on a TechTO, TechVancouver or TechWaterloo stage. This profile is here because Kristy co-founded Rent Frock Repeat, which appears in 1 talk in the archive.

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Interview
A Chat With Kristy Wieber, Co-Founder and President, Rent frock RepeatTotal Retail
2019
Article
As clothing rentals take off, this Canadian company is expanding its offeringsCBC News
2019
Video
Rent frock Repeat plusCHCH Morning Live
2012
Article
Profile: Rent frock RepeatFAJO Magazine
2011

Quick answers

Who founded Rent Frock Repeat?

Notable Life reported on 2011-06-06 that co-founders Lisa Delorme and Kristy Wieber had launched Rent Frock Repeat the week before. CBC News reported on 2019-06-02 that Wieber and Lisa Owen were inspired to start the company after being invited to a wedding.

What was Wieber's role?

Total Retail's interview published 2019-08-15 identifies Kristy Wieber as co-founder and president of Rent Frock Repeat. In it, Wieber described an earlier role as vice-president of marketing at a digital agency.

Did Rent Frock Repeat appear on Dragons' Den?

Yes. CBC's Dragons' Den pitch page, checked 2026-09-25, lists Kristy Wieber and Lisa Delorme of Toronto pitching the designer dress rental business and asking for $250,000 for 20 percent.

When did Rent Frock Repeat close?

blogTO reported on 2020-08-25 that co-founders Kristy Wieber and Lisa Owen announced the business had closed after 10 years in Toronto.

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