Rachel Brosnahan Produces Exclusive Kate Spade Documentary
Rachel Brosnahan, an Emmy-winning actress known for her role in *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, is stepping into a new role as a director. She is producing an exclusive documentary focused on the life and legacy of her fashion icon aunt, Kate Spade. This documentary marks Brosnahan’s feature directorial debut.
Collaboration and Production Team
The documentary is being produced through a partnership involving Scrap Paper Pictures, Highly Flammable, and Words + Pictures. Brosnahan will not only direct but also produce the film alongside Jessie Jennison and Russell Kahn from Scrap Paper Pictures, as well as Connor Schell from Words + Pictures.
Additional executive producers include Fisher Stevens, Maura Anderson, Zak Kilberg from Highly Flammable, and Libby Geist and Alexa Conway from Words + Pictures, along with Andy Spade.
Kate Spade’s Legacy
Kate Spade was born in December 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri. She became a renowned fashion designer, launching her brand after working at *Mademoiselle* magazine. In 1993, she co-founded Kate Spade New York with her husband Andy. The couple identified a market for stylish yet functional handbags and initially launched six designs.
- 1993: Co-founded Kate Spade New York.
- 1999: Sold a 56% stake to Neiman Marcus.
- 2006: Sold remaining shares.
- 2018: Tragically passed away.
Her brand expanded significantly over the years, evolving into a global lifestyle brand offering a wide range of products, including accessories, clothing, and home goods. Despite her passing in 2018, Spade’s designs continue to influence and resonate within the fashion industry.
Brosnahan’s Recent Work and Future Projects
Before embarking on this documentary, Brosnahan’s production company created notable works including the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of *The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window* and the Amazon film *I’m Your Woman*. Brosnahan had a successful acting year, appearing as Lois Lane in *Superman*, which grossed $615 million worldwide, and in the action-thriller *The Amateur*, which earned $96 million worldwide.
Looking ahead, Brosnahan is set to reprise her role in the *Superman* sequel *Man of Tomorrow* and will be featured in the second season of Apple’s *Presumed Innocent* and Netflix’s *Saturn Return* alongside Charles Melton and Will Poulter.
Rachel Brosnahan’s transition into directing reflects her deep connection to Kate Spade’s powerful narrative. This documentary promises to celebrate the legacy of a fashion icon who left an indelible mark on the industry.
