Elyce Arons Discusses Friendship, Mental Health, and Her New Book, 'We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship With Kate Spade' - 27 East
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Elyce Arons Discusses Friendship, Mental Health, and Her New Book, 'We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship With Kate Spade'

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Co-founder of Kate Spade and Frances Valentine Elyce Arons. ADAM WARD.

Co-founder of Kate Spade and Frances Valentine Elyce Arons. ADAM WARD.

Elyce Arons in her Sag Harbor store, Frances Valentine. HOPE HAMILTON

Elyce Arons in her Sag Harbor store, Frances Valentine. HOPE HAMILTON

Elyce Arons outside her Sag Harbor store, Frances Valentine. HOPE HAMILTON

Elyce Arons outside her Sag Harbor store, Frances Valentine. HOPE HAMILTON

Hope Hamilton on Jul 3, 2025
Elyce Arons met Kate Spade when the two were just 18 years old, both freshmen at the University of Kansas. Arons said they became best friends immediately. An exploration of... more

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