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We Might Just Make It After All

By: Elyce Arons
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A moving portrait of friendship by Elyce Arons as she reflects on her long relationship with Kate Spade, whom she met in college and with whom she cofounded the multi-billion-dollar fashion company as they came of age in 1990s New York.

When Elyce Arons first met Katy Brosnahan in a University of Kansas dorm room, she had no idea that this polo shirt–wearing Missouri girl would not only become her best friend but also change the course of her life. Back then, Katy and Elyce were preoccupied with frat parties and The Mary Tyler Moore Show; within a decade, they’d be scraping by in New York City, working day jobs to spend nights building a new line of handbags that would one day revolutionize the accessories industry.

We Might Just Make It After All brings us on the rollercoaster of adventures (and misadventures) that the best friends embarked on, from transferring colleges on a whim, to falling in and out of love with suitors, cramming into roach-infested Hell’s Kitchen apartments, and eventually designing the chic, simple bag that would launch the pair to global fame. Through it all, Katy and Elyce’s friendship remained unshakeable. This powerful friendship lasted nearly forty years, until Katy’s tragic suicide in 2018. We Might Just Make It After All celebrates her legacy as a cultural icon and loyal friend.

Set against the glitzy and gritty backdrop of downtown New York at the turn of the century, We Might Just Make It After All lovingly and candidly explores the power of a friendship as close as sisterhood, the challenges facing women entrepreneurs in the 1990s, and the timeless elegance of a generation-defining brand.

©2025 Elyce Arons (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio
Art Art & Literature Decorative Arts & Design Fashion Designers Women New York Heartfelt Friendship
Enduring Friendship • Heartfelt Storytelling • Immersive Experience • Entrepreneurial Journey • Authentic Narration
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This was so informative without being negative or sad concerning Kate. So much interesting background on the brand itself, & the people that grew the brand from the ground up. Really loved the entire book.

Such a great listen!

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Highly recommend for anyone who shares deep and lasting friendships. Elyse shares a sweet, fun tale of her friendship with Kate which is highly relatable to any group of girlfriends.

Loved it all!!

Wonderful listen!

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I have always been a Kate Spade fan and now enjoy following Elyce Arons on social media. Hearing Elyce read her book was a treat, and I could not stop listening. The last pages were deeply touching.

This book! So touching.

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Well written and heartfelt. A beautiful piece. A good balance with a nice flow to it.

Beautiful

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I have always loved the simplicity of the Kate Spade brand. It was refreshingly fun to read this story between Kate & Elyce. The business background was also very interesting to read!

Lovely Story of Friendship

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Loved hearing this read in Elyse’s own voice! It made think about all of my best, longtime friendships and how they’ve evolved over the years.

Great Story About Friendship

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Such an inconceivable loss for her family and friends …and a sad example that we never really know exactly what people are going through. I will own one of her bags someday when I find the perfect one. This book was very well written and narrated. I appreciate Elyce sharing fun details of their many years together and the history of putting their business together. Fascinating!

I could not stop listening to this one.

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Can’t name anything I disliked. It was a very lovely book. Funny,smart,and honest

True friendship

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I really liked the author reading her book. She came across as a wonderful friend celebrating her friendship and grief honestly and lovingly. It reminds us of the power of our girlfriends and long true friendships.

The celebration, joy and love of friendship!

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A moving, true story about friendship. A sweet and funny book about lifelong relationships, built on love, trust and loyalty. I appreciate Elyce putting her heart in a book.

Loyalty and Friendship

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