about the founder
about the founder
Julie (Phillips) Roberts grew up in a small community in Missouri in a family that encouraged excellence in all personal endeavors. After moving to Texas following a year of public appearances as Miss Missouri 1982, Julie set up shop as an image consultant for Miss America and Miss USA candidates with a modest start-up inventory (five dresses) and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit.
In 1996, Julie opened her first brick-and-mortar store and quickly became a recognized shopping destination not only for pageant hopefuls, but also for women wanting glamorous cocktail and evening attire for their most important and notable social occasions.
As the store expanded into a full lifestyle brand, so did its loyal clientele. In 2003, Julie purchased legendary Houston ladies store Esther Wolf growing her business into a celebrated Houston luxury destination. Maintaining the integrity of the brand (and name) for many years, both stores morphed into one following a large-scale renovation and rebrand to Elizabeth Anthony, named after her two children. Today, Elizabeth Anthony identifies itself as a family business.
It is both a privilege and a blessing to be a part of all the meaningful phases of our clients' lives. Our focus extends beyond glamorous apparel and offerings; it's about nurturing relationships founded on trust and exceptional service.
Philanthropy
In addition to building meaningful relationships and providing exceptional customer service, Elizabeth Anthony is committed to supporting the Houston Community and any charitable organizations that align with the values of our company. In every engagement, our company aims to realize our mission, “Giving Back, One Dress At A Time”. To maximize our fundraising efforts, we partner with notable designers to host fashion shows and shopping events with a portion of proceeds being donated back to the charity we are engaging with.
Roberts reflects with gratitude on a 35-year career of outfitting ladies from their teens well into their later years. Her mission was to see customers walk through the door, and through personal relationships and exceptional customer service, feel valued and beautiful. Several thousand clients later, the vision and purpose for Elizabeth Anthony has not changed.
