# Christine Hunsicker

> Christine Hunsicker is an American entrepreneur who co-founded Gwynnie Bee, later renamed CaaStle, after operating roles at Right Media and Drop.io. Her clothing-rental platform served consumers and established retailers. She pleaded guilty to securities fraud in March 2026 and was sentenced to five years in federal prison in August 2026.

- **Role:** Co-founder and former CEO of CaaStle
- **Organizations:** CaaStle, Gwynnie Bee, Right Media, Drop.io, P180
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Princeton University, Industrial design studies; did not complete program, Pratt Institute
- **Known for:** Built Gwynnie Bee’s consumer clothing-rental service and the CaaStle platform used by established apparel retailers., Named to Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40 in 2016., Recognized on the NRF Foundation’s 2017 List of People Shaping Retail’s Future.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Graduated from Princeton University; subsequently taught literature in Germany.
- **2007** — Right Media, where she served as president and COO, was acquired by Yahoo.
- **2010** — Drop.io, where she served as COO, was acquired by Facebook.
- **2011** — Co-founded Gwynnie Bee; consumer clothing-rental service launched in 2012.
- **2016** — Joined the panel of Lifetime’s Project Runway: Fashion Startup.
- **2017** — Pitched rental services to Ann Taylor.
- **2018** — Launched CaaStle’s business-to-business rental platform; company renamed CaaStle in November.
- **2021** — CaaStle announced UK rental partnerships with Moss Bros and L.K.Bennett.
- **2024** — Co-founded P180 with Brendan Hoffman; removed as CaaStle chair in December.
- **2025-03** — Resigned as CaaStle CEO.
- **2025-06-20** — CaaStle filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
- **2025-07** — Criminal and SEC civil fraud charges were filed.
- **2026-03-04** — Pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.
- **2026-08-20** — Sentenced to five years in prison and three years of supervised release; ordered forfeiture and restitution of $283,291,940 each.

## Achievements

- Built Gwynnie Bee’s consumer clothing-rental service and the CaaStle platform used by established apparel retailers.
- Named to Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40 in 2016.
- Recognized on the NRF Foundation’s 2017 List of People Shaping Retail’s Future.
- Included in Inc.’s 2019 Female Founders 100.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Sentenced on August 20 to five years in prison and three years of supervised release, with forfeiture and restitution orders of $283,291,940 each.
- **2026-03** — Pleaded guilty on March 4 to one count of securities fraud.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinehunsicker
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/CMHunsicker
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christinehunsicker

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Last updated: 2026-10-25