kate spade new york

Designer Kate Spade launched her iconic fashion and accessories label after determining that the styles of handbags she wanted — elegant, functional, understated — were in too short supply. With a discerning eye honed by years working as an editor at the women's magazine Mademoiselle, and her husband Andy by her side, Spade released her first collection of bags in 1993. It wasn't long before her wares landed on the shelves at Barney’s, the high-end department store, and caught the attention of New York City's fickle fashion editors. More refreshing designs — and effusive praise from the press — soon followed, and by the late 1990s kate spade new york had become a multimillion-dollar company with storefronts around the world. kate spade new york’s footwear collection is deliciously feminine and tailor-made for charismatic gals who like their shoes on the bold and dramatic side. The label dresses up all your favorite styles —ballet flats, peep-toe pumps, knee-high boots, wedge sandals — with distinctive detailing such as clustered sequin and pearl accents, beaded bows, and mirrored heels; materials range from polka-dotted patent leather to sparkly satin. kate spade’s footwear and other offerings (eyewear, fragrances, jewelry, clothing, bedding and home accessories, stationery, and the men's label Jack Spade) belong to Fifth & Pacific, a lifestyle company that also owns the labels Juicy and Lucky Brand.