Kate Spade’s husband Andy Spade Biography: Wife, Siblings, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Children, Height, Wikipedia  

Andy Spade is an American entrepreneur, designer, and businessman widely recognized for co-founding the iconic fashion brand Kate Spade New York with his late wife, designer Kate Spade.

Though initially working in advertising, Andy gained greater visibility through his involvement in the fashion industry, helping shape the global success of the Kate Spade brand.

Additionally, Andy has worked on other design, advertising, and film production ventures, further establishing himself as a multi-talented creative.

His life took a significant turn in 2018 after the tragic death of Kate Spade, which brought further attention to his personal and professional endeavors.

Profile

•   Full name: Andrew J. Spade  
•   Date of birth: December 24, 1962
•   Age: 62 years old
•   Gender: Male  
•   Place of birth: Michigan, USA
•   Nationality: American
•   Profession: Entrepreneur, designer, film producer, businessperson  
•   Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)  
•   Parents: Wayne Spade (father), Judith Spade (mother)  
•    Siblings: David Spade (brother), Bryan Spade (brother)  
•   Spouse: Kate Spade (married 1994–2018, until her death)  
•   Children: Frances Beatrix Spade  
•   Relationship status: Widowed
•   Religion: N/A  
•   Ethnicity: Caucasian  
•   Net worth: $100 million

Early Life and Education

Andy Spade, now 62, was born in Michigan, USA, on December 24, 1962. He is the middle child of three boys, and his younger brother is the well-known comedian and actor David Spade.

Andy’s father, Wayne, worked as a sales representative, while his mother, Judith, was a writer and magazine editor. The family moved to Arizona when Andy was six, where he grew up with his brothers.

An unstable family dynamic shaped his early years, as his father was frequently absent, leaving his mother to raise the boys. Andy attended Arizona State University, where he studied architecture.

During college, he and a friend launched an advertising company, Spade & Hannawell, which became one of Arizona’s top new firms in the late 1980s. His early exposure to advertising would later influence his approach to branding and business.

Personal Life

Andy Spade married Kate Brosnahan, later known as Kate Spade, in 1994. The couple met while both were working in retail and bonded over shared creative interests.

Together, they founded Kate Spade New York in 1993, a luxury brand initially focused on handbags but which later expanded into clothing, accessories, and home goods. Their daughter, Frances Beatrix Spade, was born in 2005.

The couple was known for their deep professional and personal partnership, but by 2018, reports emerged that they had been living separately for about ten months. Despite their challenges, they were not legally separated, and Andy remained committed to his family during this time.

Following Kate’s tragic death by suicide in June 2018, Andy released a public statement addressing the immense grief the family was experiencing and emphasizing his focus on supporting their daughter, Bea. After the tragedy, Andy and Bea relocated to California to start a new chapter away from New York.

Career

Before becoming a well-known name in fashion, Andy Spade began his career in advertising, working with high-profile brands such as Coca-Cola and Lexus. However, he eventually left this career behind to help his wife build Kate Spade New York, which they launched in 1993.

Under their joint leadership, the brand increased, opening its first store in 1996 and expanding globally. In addition to Kate Spade New York, Andy co-founded Jack Spade, a brand offering men’s accessories and clothing.

After selling their stake in Kate Spade New York in 2007, Andy and Kate focused on new creative ventures, including Frances Valentine, a fashion brand Kate founded in 2016.

Andy also established Partners & Spade, a branding and design firm in New York, which helped develop advertising campaigns for companies like J.Crew and Whole Foods. Additionally, Andy ventured into film production, collaborating with Red Bucket Films to produce feature films and documentaries.

Awards

  Named one of Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business” (2009)  

  Honored by the CFDA for design contributions (N/A for a specific year)

Net Worth

Andy Spade’s estimated net worth is $100 million. Much of his wealth stems from his involvement in the creation and expansion of Kate Spade New York and his other ventures in branding, film production, and fashion.

Social Media

  Instagram: @andyspade

  Twitter: N/A  

Filmography

  The Black Balloon (Producer, 2012)  

  The Pleasure of Being Robbed” (Producer)  

  Paperboys (Producer)  

  Dimmer (Producer)  

Books

•   “It” series (HarperCollins, 2009)