Who We Are
Since our launch in 1993 with six
essential handbags,
we’ve always
stood for optimistic femininity.
Today we’re a global life and style brand.
Of course, there are plenty
of handbags.
But we also have clothes, shoes, jewelry, home
decor
and tech accessories—all things you want
and use daily. We value
thoughtful details. We
think polished ease looks (and feels) chic.
And we
believe in the power of modern, sophisticated colors.
Our style is synonymous with joy—and we like that.
It’s these founding principles that
define kate spade new york’s
unique fashion
POV within the Tapestry house of brands.
Our story
began when...
Kate Brosnahan Spade, an accessories editor
at Mademoiselle, was frustrated she couldn’t find
the fashionable,
utilitarian handbag she’d been
craving for years. She set out
to design the perfect
one working from her apartment.
Kate made samples out of construction paper.
She combined sleek shapes and colorful palettes
in an entirely new way. Six versions of a bag called
Sam debuted in 1993 to rave reviews—sparking
an accessories revolution.
Kate Spade
Signatures
The Label
It’s always front and center.
Stripes
Our direct line to pattern play.
Dots
In the spotlight, now and forever.