
Elyce Arons from Crafting Kate Spade to Launching Frances Valentine | Emily Blumenthal & Elyce Arons
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 4/22/2025

From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 4/22/2025
✨ A re-release of one of our favorite episodes! Step into the heart of New York’s fashion legacy with Elyce Arons, co-founder of Kate Spade and Frances Valentine, as she shares the remarkable story behind one of the most iconic handbag brands of all time. 👜💫 From rural Kansas roots to building a…