About

About: Introduction

Frances Valentine was born of Kate’s irrepressibly joyous creative nature, and her desire to make, and keep making things, for the pure pleasure of doing it.

Kate connected with so many of us on such a deep level.

Starting with cardboard and paper and an idea, she showed us all, through her example, the joyful power that self-expression and creativity can have if we ignore doubt, critics and naysayers.

If we stay true to our own vision, our work, our friends. 

We believed in Kate because she did it, over and over, with such grace and kindness. 

We all loved her for it. 

The Founders

Frances Valentine was founded by long-time friends and collaborators Kate & Andy Spade, and Elyce Arons. With it’s spirited, vintage-modern designs, Frances Valentine works under the philosophy that creative people need to create. The company was born out of Kate’s desire to make beautiful designs. We at Frances Valentine will continue to honor Kate’s vision and design for women around the world.

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Press

“How I Built This - Kate & Andy Spade”

“Yeah, the gang is together again...”

“Frances Valentine Launches Second Ad Campaign”

“The Art of Reinvention”

“The Perfect Mix of Practical and Pretty”

“When Fashion Mirrors Architecture”

“Back in Fashion”

“Head Over Heels”

“Trending Now”

“The Perfect Outfits for All Your Toughest Situations”

“Nailed It!”

“The First Designer You Seriously Lusted After in the '90s Is Back”

“Get Ready : You're About to Spot These Shoes on Every Fashion Insider”

“Valentine's Day”

“so committed to her brand, she changed her name.”

“The power couple is back on the shoe scene with a new team and a fresh vision.”

“'We have this need to make things' - Andy”

“the ultrafeminine accessories — are unmistakably her”

“Architecturally driven and modernist accessories line”

“Ultra-covetable Italian-made shoes and bags”

“There is a familiar, wholesome but quirky, colorful Americana to the look”

“Step out in killer sandals from Frances Valentine.”