From luxury fashion to indestructible hosiery, York graduates and their innovations are a point of pride for the University, in Canada and around the world.
These Canadian entrepreneurial success stories have emerged from all corners of the University.
Consider Bojana Sentaler, founder of the luxury coat brand of the same name, or Katherine Homuth, whose revolutionary Sheertex tights have disrupted the fashion industry with "indestructible" technology. These innovators join the legendary Canadian fashion pioneer behind Joe Fresh and Club Monaco, Joe Mimran, as well as Drew Green, founder and CEO of Canada's Indochino custom clothing brand, as York alumni transforming the marketplace.
Nelvana co-founder Michael Hirsh's journey at York began as a philosophy student at Glendon College in the ‘60s. And Michelin-starred Chef Patrick Kriss studied history at York before creating the Alo Food Group, with internationally acclaimed restaurants like Alo and Alobar.
This impressive group of alums are among many who recognize how the combination of practical skills and unique perspectives developed during their university education has contributed to their success. Their stories highlight how diverse educational backgrounds cultivate innovative thinking and global perspectives to create positive change.