Revel in New York
A look at the city through its people
Partners & Spade
Partners & Spade, est. in 2008 by Andy Spade and Anthony Sperduti, is a storefront and studio on
Great Jones Street in lower Manhattan. The studio produces films, books, apparel and conceptual products as well as consults on marketing and branding projects for select clients.
The shop, open on weekends to the public, showcases a transitional and continuous group show
of artwork, collections, found objects, and ideas generated by Spade and Sperduti as well as a
changing cast of collaborators.
Started as a way for Spade and Sperduti to pursue their varied interests, Partners & Spade uses
their collective experiences in advertising, filmmaking and fashion to create compelling work and
products. They’ve produced films, most notably “The Pleasures of Being Robbed” with Red
Bucket Films which was chosen for Director’s Fortnight at Cannes in 2008 and purchased by IFC
Films, and “Paperboys,” a documentary directed by Mike Mills. Self-published found photography
books have led to a six-book deal with HarperCollins to produce small conceptual art books with
titles like “The Benefits of Looking Up” and “I Think I Can, I Think I Can.” They also apply
their creative process to projects with brands such as J. Crew, K-Swiss, Absolut Vodka, and North
America’s oldest company, Hudson’s Bay Company. J. Crew’s first ever menswear shop, Liquor
Store, is an example of Spade and Sperduti’s process from concept to completion. P&S concepted,
created, curated and cast Liquor Store’s name and location, the design of the space, packaging and
logo, special novelty items, and staff.
The shop cum gallery grew naturally out of their creative process and serves as a showcase for
art, objects, and projects. The criteria for products is they must be interesting and conceptually
arresting. Almost each item is unique to the store and are either sold exclusively like Best Made
Axes, custom-made like the modern, architectural terrarium designed and built by garden
designer Lindsey Taylor, or found and ready-made sculptures by Spade and Sperduti. Much
of the merchandise and artwork offered in the shop is by friends and artists like Mike Mills,
threeASFOUR, Ted Muehling, Kim Hastreiter, Mark Borthwick, and Tobias Wong. The shop is
continuously changing and is meant to be a space of discovery, a place where every visit is distinct.
On any given day one may find for sale a half-eaten celebrity sandwich on a plate, a tee shirt
designed by 10-year-old artist Marika Thunder, or a custom fixed gear bike by Benedict Radcliffe
hanging from the ceiling. Ongoing ‘happenings’ are a constant at P&S, like the monthly sessions
of Avant Garde Preschool that brings together notable artists and children for an afternoon of
inspiration and creation or free tax preparation on April 14th by a registered CPA. P&S also offers
custom services like “Back Dated Confidence Trophies” for individuals who want to gain back
confidence lost years ago in adolescence. Mr. Spade recommends you, “Place it in a prominent spot
at home until you brainwash yourself into believing you actually won it.”
