Bel Ami Headbands

About Erin Fitzpatrick

Where were you born?
Calgary

Did you go to college or university? If yes, which one and what did you study?
Queen's University - Biology
Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine - Classical Homeopathy

Have you worked in the fashion industry before joining the Resident program? If yes, where? What did you do?
Yes, I worked at FASHION magazine as an editorial intern and there I was able to gain a great deal of exposure to many facets of the industry. It was an amazing learning exprience.

Who’s your favourite international designer and why?
The late Alexander McQueen. His designs were (and still are) extraordinary and breathtakingly beautiful. He was a true visionary and fashion genius.

What do you never leave home without?
My Blackberry. It keeps me on track.

Favourite vacation hot spot?
Hawaii

Favourite movie?
Too many to pick just one, but Pretty Woman, Sense and Sensibility and Shakespeare in Love top the list.

Favourite hobby?
Running & photography

Which do you prefer: Twitter or Facebook?
Facebook: Bel Ami
Twitter: @belamiheadbands

Advice for fashion industry wannabees?
"Never quit. Never quit. Never quit." - Winston Churchill

About Bel Ami Headbands

Bel Ami School Headbands is the largest division of Bel Ami Headbands- offering an exquisite array of uniform headbands, barrettes, hair elastics, and logo bracelets designed to compliment each school’s specific uniform and culture. Superior quality, comfort, design and style are at the heart of every piece. Separate of our school collections, Bel Ami also features bridal and seasonal hair accessories collections currently sold at several exclusive boutiques throughout Toronto.

Who is your target market?
Girls, girls, girls...of any age!

Where can we find your products?
Bel Ami School Headbands: sold at R.J.Mcarthy (several locations throughout Ontario), Oink Oink (one location in Montreal QC and one in Toronto ON), Devliish Angelz (Toronto ON), and at many top Canadian schools including: the Bishop Strachan School, Branksome Hall, Havergal College, St.Clement's School, and the Toronto French School (all Toronto, ON), St.Mildred's-Lightbourn School (Oakville, ON), and Miss Edgar's and Miss Cramp's School (Montreal, QC). Bel Ami Headbands: Canopy Blue (Toronto, ON) and Gowan's (Toronto, ON).

Head office info
285 Manitoba Drive., Studio 9
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Tel: 416-986-1801
Fax: 416-971-6717
Email:
SCHOOL HEADBANDS: info@schoolheadbands.com
BRIDAL/SPECIAL EVENT HEADPIECES: info@belamiheadbands.com
www.schoolheadbands.com

Why did you decide to locate your business at TFI?
I chose to locate my business at TFI because it provides a wealth of resources and support to assist young entrepreneurs like myself through their tough and exciting start up years. I also wanted to be around like minded, creative individuals in a professional setting…which is exactly what TFI offers. During my time here I hope to increase company efficiency and continue to expand Bel Ami School Headbands across Canada and eventually internationally.