# Frances Valentine

> Frances Valentine is a New York-based, vintage-inspired fashion label founded in 2016 by Kate Spade, Andy Spade, Elyce Arons and Paola Venturi - the same circle behind the original Kate Spade brand. It designs joyful, color-forward apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry and accessories built to transcend trends, sold primarily direct-to-consumer online and through a small network of owned stores. The brand pairs quality craftsmanship with a playful, heritage-minded aesthetic drawn from mid-century style icons, aiming to make everyday dressing fun.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Elyce Arons (Co-Founder & CEO), Kate Spade (Co-Founder (d. 2018)), Andy Spade (Co-Founder), Paola Venturi (Co-Founder & Shoe Design Director)
- **Team size:** ~63 employees
- **Products:** Handbags, Shoes, Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories
- **Notable:** Founded by the original creative and business team behind Kate Spade New York., Doubled revenue during the pandemic on a nearly all direct-to-consumer model., Opened its first physical store in November 2018 and expanded to a small owned retail network.

## Products & services

- **Handbags** — Basket bags, totes, evening bags, shoulder bags and crossbody styles that blend vintage silhouettes with modern craftsmanship.
- **Shoes** — Sandals, heels, flats and boots, an original core category led by co-founder and shoe designer Paola Venturi.
- **Apparel** — Dresses, caftans, tops, sweaters, pants, skirts, jackets and pajamas in vintage-inspired prints and statement silhouettes.
- **Jewelry & Accessories** — Jewelry, belts, scarves, hats, cosmetic bags and eyewear that round out the joyful, color-forward wardrobe.

## Achievements

- Founded by the original creative and business team behind Kate Spade New York.
- Doubled revenue during the pandemic on a nearly all direct-to-consumer model.
- Opened its first physical store in November 2018 and expanded to a small owned retail network.
- Raised a Series A round in January 2023 from multiple consumer-focused investors.
- Co-founder Elyce Arons published the New York Times best-selling memoir 'We Might Just Make It After All' in June 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-06** — Co-founder and CEO Elyce Arons released her memoir 'We Might Just Make It After All,' which debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list.
- **2023-01** — Frances Valentine closed a Series A funding round backed by Break Trail Ventures, Cashmere Fund, Curate Capital and BeckWay.

## Links

- Website: https://francesvalentine.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/frances-valentine
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francesvalentine/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francesvalentine.com/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@francesvalentine

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Last updated: 2026-07-26