kate spade new york Hosts Third Annual Global Summit On Women's Mental Health

To kick off New York Fashion Week, kate spade new york brought together mental health and gender equality advocates, along with industry leaders across fashion and entertainment, for a half-day of discussions exploring the bi-directional relationship between cultivating joy and good mental health. 

WHO: Notable attendees and speakers included: Simone Biles (Athlete and Advocate), Taraji P. Henson (Academy Award-Nominated Actress, Filmmaker, Founder of the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation), Marsai Martin (Actor, Producer), Sofia Wylie (Actress, Creator, and Mental Health Advocate), Lindsay Peoples (Editor-in-Chief of The Cut), Aurora James (Vice Chair, CFDA), Versha Sharma (Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue), Chrissy Rutherford (Founder of “FWD JOY” newsletter), Reshma Saujani (Founder of “Moms First”), and Molly Rogers (Costume Designer) to name a few. 

WHAT: On Thursday, September 5, kate spade new york held its third annual Global Summit on Women’s Mental Health at The Times Center, just ahead of New York Fashion Week. The event featured panels, presentations, and networking opportunities, along with an exclusive premiere of the brand’s latest short film starring Taraji P. Henson, Nicola Coughlan, and Marsai Martin, who were recently announced as stars of the kate spade new york Fall 2024 brand campaign. The film unveils the brand’s Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health, a new Fund aimed at catalyzing funding to cultivate greater access to joy by advocating for and investing in mental health solutions for women around the globe. 

 

“As a brand rooted in joy—and with over a decade of work in women’s mental health—kate spade new york is both authentic and unique in our multifaceted approach to addressing the women’s mental health crisis,” says Taryn Bird, Executive Director of Social Impact at kate spade new york. “While we are proud of the work we have done thus far, there is much more to be done, and we can’t do it alone. We are thrilled to debut our short film with Taraji, Nicola, and Marsai that introduces the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health and marks a new milestone in our journey, as we invite others to join us in our mission. We are proud to be launching the Fund alongside Pinterest, Saks, and Mindful Philanthropy.”  

As one of the largest corporate funders of women’s mental health initiatives globally, with over $31 million invested to-date, kate spade new york’s social impact work is grounded in the belief that good mental health is a fundamental human right for everyone—and that it is foundational to a woman’s empowerment. The launch of the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health will further accelerate this mission as it aims to catalyze investment to provide greater access to community-led, culturally competent mental health solutions for women at every stage of their lives. 

 

The Summit’s agenda featured conversations on topics including: 

  • A Fireside Chat with Simone Biles (Athlete and Advocate) and Joanne Crevoiserat (CEO of Tapestry) 

  • The Fashion Industry and its impact on Women’s Mental Health, with Lindsay Peoples (Editor-in-Chief of The Cut), Aurora James (Vice Chair, CFDA), Felita Harris (Founding Board Member, RAISEFashion), Molly Rogers (Costume Designer), and Tramaine EL-Amin (Vice President, Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing) 

  • Girls and Youth Mental Health, Combating Loneliness and Creating Community, with Marsai Martin (Actor, Producer, Mental Health Advocate), Sofia Wylie (Actress, Creator, and Mental Health Advocate, kate spade new york Social Impact Council Member), Versha Sharma (Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue), Dr. Kristie Norwood (Clinical Psychologist at Hampton University) and Maya Nussbaum (Founder, Girls Who Write Now) 

  • Cultivating Recovery in the Aftermath of Trauma, with Jazz Thornton (Founder, Voice of Hope, kate spade new york Social Impact Council Member) 

  • Women Entrepreneurs, Motherhood and the Modern Workforce, with Latham Thomas (Founder, Mama Glow), Valeria Lipovetsky (Podcast Host and Founder, Creator Method), Les Alfred (Founder, Podcast Host, Balanced Black Girl) and Charlotte Warshaw (VP, NA Wholesale, Global Licensing, and General Manager of Jewelry at kate spade new york) 

  • Women’s Mental Health in Perimenopause & Menopause, with Dr. Sharon Malone (NYT Bestselling Author, Grown Woman Talk and Chief Medical Advisor Alloy Women’s Health) and Alyson Niemann (Executive Director, Mindful Philanthropy) 

  • Insights on Joy & Women’s Mental Health, with Elisha London (kate spade new york Social Impact Council Member)  

  • Planting Seeds, Growing Our Impact, Building Resilience and Cultivating Joy, with Taraji P. Henson (Academy Award-Nominated Actress, Filmmaker, Founder of the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, kate spade new york Social Impact Council Member), Chrissy Rutherford (Founder, FWD JOY), Reshma Saujani (kate spade new york Social Impact Council Member) and Norette Turimuci (kate spade new york Social Impact Council Member) 

 

The Summit follows the recent launch of kate spade new york’s Fall 2024 global campaign starring Taraji, Nicola and Marsai and its new seasonal collection, which embraces the spirit of the season and features the relaunch of the signature Spade Flower Jacquard assortment.  

  

ABOUT KATE SPADE NEW YORK

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for color, wit, optimism, and femininity. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand synonymous with joy, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, gifts, home décor and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view, and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry house of brands. Our Deluxe Editions with French flaps and deckled edges, to our collectible hardcovers, there is a Penguin Classic for every reader.


In the Philippines, Kate Spade New York is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Mall, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza, and Rustan’s Cebu. Visit facebook.com/katespadenewyork.philippines and www.ssilife.com.ph or follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.


About SSI Group, Inc.:

The SSI Group is the Philippines’ largest specialty retailer, with an established brand portfolio that includes some of the world’s most recognized international brands. We lead the country’s specialty retail market through the size and breadth of our brand portfolio and store network, with 94 brands and 593 stores. With our growing e-commerce presence, we are also the Philippine specialty retailer with the most diverse and extensive e-commerce offering. Our unique brand portfolio covers a wide range of specialty and lifestyle concepts, spanning the luxury, casual, and fast fashion, beauty, footwear, home, and restaurant categories.  Established in the 1980s, SSI has been at the forefront of the Philippine retail industry for more than 30 years. Throughout this time, we have sought to inspire and enhance the lifestyle values of our customers and to cater to the evolving tastes and aspirations of Filipino consumers. In response to the evolution of the retail industry, the company introduced "The Specialist," an At Home concierge service dedicated to serving its valued customers with their shopping needs. Customers may get in touch with SSI’s Customer Service team through any of the following channels to inquire about a particular brand or product:

SSI GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM

Email: customerservice@ssigroup.com.ph
Telephone Number: 8-830-5000
Mobile Number: (0917) 552 9359
Facebook: facebook.com/SSILifePH
Instagram: @ssilifeph
Viber Community: bit.ly/SSILifePH
#TheSpecialistBySSI

Fashion, WhatsOnMiguel Lorenzo ElisanKate Spade New York, fashion, Summit, New York Fashion Week