Join us for a candid conversation with Elyce Arons as we explore her career, leading through change and resilience.
Elyce Arons, a 30-year veteran of the fashion industry, is the CEO/Co-founder of Frances Valentine, an apparel and accessories company based in New York.
Elyce is an accomplished executive who has shepherded a global brand from inception to $250MM. Prior to launching Frances Valentine, Elyce was Co-founder and COO of Kate Spade NY, where she was responsible for all aspects of business management including product development, merchandising, sales, marketing, and global expansion. Elyce led the expansion of the brand into Asia, opening 6 free-standing stores, 21 shop-in-shops and numerous other points of sale in Japan along with free-standing stores in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Shanghai, and Manilla. She was instrumental in the eventual sale of the company to Neiman Marcus in 2006. Soon after, Neiman Marcus sold the company to Liz Claiborne (renamed Fifth & Pacific) and later Tapestry acquired Kate Spade along with the other brands.
In addition to her work at Frances Valentine, Elyce served as Board Chair for Grace Church School, an independent school in NYC. Elyce was also Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign which raised $38 million for the construction of a new high school, and currently serves on the Long Range Planning and Development Committees. Previously she served on the corporate boards of Serena & Lily and Maya Kaimal Foods.
Elyce has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today show and numerous other television and print publications including WWD, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She lives in New York City with her husband and three daughters.
We are asking participants who are able to please donate a suggested amount of $20. For this event, 100% of proceeds raised will go to Feeding America. Please send your donation to Kristy Hurt at @Kristy-Hurt on Venmo with the note “Elyce.” You can learn more about this amazing organization at https://www.feedingamerica.org
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