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Speaker on Feb. 11: Elyce Arons, Co-Founder of Frances Valentine

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Arons also co-founded the Kate Spade brand.

Elyce Arons, the founder and CEO of , will be the next speaker in the 91Ó°ÊÓ Fashion Education Foundation’s (FEF) People in the Know series on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m.

Arons is a 35-year veteran of the fashion industry and the co-founder of the iconic Kate Spade brand. She played a key role in growing the company to international success before co-founding Frances Valentine in 2016 with Kate and Andy Spade. The Frances Valentine brand blends vibrant, joyful designs with a focus on personal style and storytelling.

Arons is also a member of the Board of the , which provides scholarships to 91Ó°ÊÓ students with significant financial need.

This one-hour virtual event is an opportunity for 91Ó°ÊÓ students to hear from a fashion industry luminary and gain insight into building and sustaining a global fashion brand.

  • Date & Time: Feb. 11, 2025 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM (ET)