Andy Spade
Andy Spade | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-founder of Partners & Spade Co-founder of Kate Spade New York Founder of Jack Spade |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | David Spade (brother) |
Andrew Spade is an American entrepreneur who is the co-founder of Partners & Spade, along with Anthony Sperduti. He is the brother of actor/comedian David Spade.
Career
Spade started his career in advertising working on brands such as Coca-Cola, Lexus, and Paul Stuart[citation needed] before leaving his job in 1996 to join his wife's business.[1]
Fashion
In 1993, with his wife Kate Spade, he founded the fashion and lifestyle brands Kate Spade New York and in 1999, the men's brand Jack Spade.[2][3][4] Under his leadership, 26 Kate Spade stores were opened in North America and Japan.
In 2008, he established Partners & Spade, a storefront and studio on Lafayette Street in the NoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan.
In 2013, he launched a collection of loungewear, Sleepy Jones, with Anthony Sperduti and Chad Buri.[5]
Other endeavors
Along with launching Partners & Spade, he also produced feature films with Red Bucket Films, and is conceiving and publishing books through HarperCollins.
Awards
He was named one of 100 creative business people of 2009 by Fast Company.[6][7][8]
He was honored by the CFDA for excellence in design.[citation needed]
Personal life
Spade was married to designer Kate Spade from 1994 until her death on June 5th, 2018. The couple had one child, Frances Beatrix Spade, born in February 2005.[9]
References
- ^ "Kate & Andy Spade Kate Spade HOW WE BAGGED OUR CAREERS, PURSUED OUR PASSION FOR FASHION, AND TURNED A SIMPLE PURSE INTO A SYMBOL OF STYLE AND A BURGEONING EMPIRE. - September 1, 2003". money.cnn.com. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
- ^ Hall, Peter. "Jack's Mixed Bag". Metropolis Magazine. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ Tischler, Linda. "Power Couple". Fast Company. Archived from the original on 1 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Spragins, Ellyn (September 1, 2003). "How We Bagged Our Careers, Pursued Our Passion for Fashion, and Turned a Simple Purse into a Symbol of Style and a Burgeoning Empire". Fortune Magazine. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ Beddie, Alainna Lexie (2013-04-18). "Sleepy Jones". T Magazine. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
- ^ Borden, Mark. "Andy Spade". Fast Company. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ Larocca, Amy. "The Spades' New Bag". New York Magazine. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ Spencer, Morgan. "Andy Spade Is a Giant in New York". The New York Observer. Archived from the original on 26 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "The Life of Kate Spade timeline". Timetoast. Retrieved 2016-03-17.