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Kate Spade left behind a trailblazing legacy in the fashion industry, and her preppy designs have been beloved by everyone from Taylor Swift to Kerry Washington and Mindy Kaling. Now, her longtime friend and former business partner has written a new book that captures the heart of their bond and the story behind their shared success.
We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade
Titled We Might Just Make It After All, the 304-page memoir — released today — is authored by Elyce Arons, an entrepreneur, writer, and co-founder of the Kate Spade brand. Arons met Spade during their college years at the University of Kansas, and from that point on, the two were inseparable, both personally and professionally.
This book offers an intimate look at their friendship, the building of a fashion empire, and what it was like to grow up together in New York City.
“We Might Just Make It After All brings us on the rollercoaster of adventures (and misadventures) that the best friends embarked on, from transferring colleges on a whim, to falling in and out of love with suitors, cramming into roach-infested Hell’s Kitchen apartments, and eventually designing the chic, simple bag that would launch the pair to global fame,” an official Amazon description of the book states.
This story is a powerful read for anyone who has admired Kate Spade’s work over the years, has an interest in fashion, or is navigating their own journey through grief (Spade died from suicide in 2018), and is looking for comforting words from someone who’s faced a similar loss.
We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade
“This book is not only a deep dive into what it takes to persevere and achieve hard-earned success as female entrepreneurs, but it is also a beautiful portrayal of the complexities of female friendship and the joy, the struggle and power of a deep connection between two unique women, “ said New York Times Best-Selling Author, Brooke Shields, in a review listed on Amazon. “Elyce’s storytelling and relatable characters made me laugh, cry, and reflect on my own friendships. At its core, the book explores profound love and loss, and the story will stay with you long after you turn the last page. I could not put it down.”
You can pick up the hardcover on Amazon and Barnes & Noble for under $30. And If you’re craving more Kate Spade, shop some of our favorite handbags from the brand — or check out Frances Valentine, the designer’s other label, now led by Elyce Arons as CEO.