Who owns Frances Valentine?

Elyce Arons is co-founder of the Frances Valentine clothing brand, which she launched with the late, legendary designer Kate Spade and her husband Andy Spade after selling Kate Spade. (She and Kate were college best friends and since Kate's tragic death in 2018, Elyce has carried on her legacy through this new line.)

Who owns Frances Valentine now?

Today, Arons and Andy Spade own the business, with a small group of investors. Frances Valentine's direct-to-consumer business (website and freestanding stores) accounts for over 95 percent of the revenues, up from 70 percent in 2019. The brand has stores on Madison Avenue, and in Sag Harbor, N.Y., and Palm Beach.

Who is the CEO of Frances Valentine?

Elyce Arons - Founder/CEO - Frances Valentine | LinkedIn.

Who took over Kate Spade's company?

Today, Frances Valentine is a bustling 6-year-old business that has found a way to double its revenue in the face of a pandemic that has pummeled the fashion industry. At its helm is cofounder Elyce Arons, Spade's longtime friend and business partner.

Where is Andy Spade now?

Elyce Arons, CEO of Frances Valentine and a longtime friend of Kate's, told the outlet that the pair was living in California and Andy's priority was taking care of Bea. In August 2019, Page Six reported that Andy and Bea had moved into a new home in Oakland, California.

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Who inherited Kate Spade fortune?

Kate Spade was found dead in an apparent suicide in her apartment in New York on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. She was 55 and leaves behind her husband, Andy, and a 13-year-old daughter, Frances Beatrix.

Is Andy Spade related to David Spade?

Kate Spade married Andy Spade in 1994 but had separated a few months before her death but the two still talked or saw each other every day. Andy Spade is the older brother of actor and comedian David Spade.

Is Coach and Kate Spade owned by the same company?

11, 2017-- Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) (SEHK:6388), a leading New York -based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kate Spade & Company (NYSE:KATE) for $18.50 per share in cash for a total transaction value of $2.4 billion .

What happened to Kate Spade?

In 2018, officials found Kate hanging in her Manhattan apartment at the age of 55. Following her death, Kate's brand remains on the market, selling various items, including clothes, handbags, home essentials, and perfumes. The late designer's fragrance line is available for sale on Ulta's website and in stores.

Where did the name Frances Valentine come from?

“Frances is a longtime family name on my dad's side,” she told WWD in an article published in November 2015. “My grandfather, father, brother and my daughter's name is Frances. And then Valentine was my mom's dad's middle name because he was born on Valentine's Day.” The brand's website was down Tuesday afternoon.

Who is Elyce Arons?

Elyce Arons is co-founder of the Frances Valentine clothing brand, which she launched with the late, legendary designer Kate Spade and her husband Andy Spade after selling Kate Spade. (She and Kate were college best friends and since Kate's tragic death in 2018, Elyce has carried on her legacy through this new line.)

What is Kate Spade worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kate Spade's net worth at the time of her death was $200 million.

Who designs for Kate Spade now?

Kristen Naiman, who has has been brand creative at Kate Spade for the past seven years, will become senior vice president for brand concept and strategy, effective April 1, and report directly to Liz Fraser, CEO and brand president of Kate Spade.

How is Mrs Maisel related to Kate Spade?

Three years after the death of Kate Spade, her niece, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan, shared a touching tribute on Instagram.

Does David spades daughter live with?

Harper Spade is the daughter of comedian David Spade and actress Jillian Grace. The former couple welcomed Harper back in August 2008, and she is now 13 years old. She currently lives with her father in the Beverly Hills area of California. Harper is also David's only child.

Is Kate Spade David spades sister?

A little more than a year after her tragic death, actor David Spade is opening up about the loss of his sister-in-law, Kate Spade. The renowned fashion designer was found dead of an apparent suicide at the age of 55 in June 2018.