Experts
Andrew Spade
Fashion Designer; Co-Founder, Jack Spade / Kate Spade
I think the kind of stars or idols of today that the magazines are actually putting out there as inspiration, or as examples for people are completely the wrong examples. Read More
I think it will take some time for everyone to change how they produce their goods. Read More
Love your family. Love the people who are close to you. Read More
One way to define it is if it works. Read More
I usually look to the Japanese for inspiration in design. Read More
I think they're very closely tied together. Read More
Problem solving in a creative way. Read More
"Clothing is always gonna say something about people." Read More
"A company is a byproduct of making a good product." Read More
I don't find newness in men's fashion necessarily. Read More
I think it's from having a difficult childhood. Read More
About Andrew Spade
Andrew Spade is a fashion designer who co-founded Kate Spade and Jack Spade. Born in Birmingham, Michigan, he attended Arizona State University, where he met fellow future-fashion designer Katherine Brosnahan. Together, they launched the handbag design company Kate Spade in 1993. The couple married the next year. They created the design company Jack Spade in 1996 to fill the perceived market void for stylish and practical men's accessories, and the company officially launched in 1999. In February of 2009, Andy openend a new store on Great Jones Street, in Manhattan, called Partners & Spade. He resides in New York City.