Power of Attorney for Securities Transactions

This filing is an exhibit (Exhibit 24.1) containing a Power of Attorney granted by Paige Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer of Rent the Runway, Inc. (RENT), to Cara Schembri, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, and others. The Power of Attorney authorizes the appointed individuals to act as attorneys-in-fact for Ms. Thomas regarding her holdings and transactions in Rent the Runway securities. This includes executing necessary SEC filings such as Schedules 13D and 13G, Forms 3, 4, and 5, and Form 144. It also grants authority to manage EDGAR system credentials and perform all necessary actions to ensure timely and compliant filing with the SEC and other relevant authorities. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Ms. Thomas is no longer required to make such filings, unless revoked earlier. The filing is dated June 1, 2026.