The Kate Spade Story

It
all started back in 1993, when Kate Brosnahan, a former accessories
editor at mademoiselle, set out to design the sleek, utilitarian handbag
she'd been craving for years, but hadn’t been able to find. And so
began a revolution in the accessories market.
Over time, core
values were reinforced by classic shapes and modern graphic elements,
establishing a visual shorthand for the iconic American brand.
In
2007, Kate Spade turned the reins to design powerhouse Liz Claiborne,
Inc. Deborah Lloyd, formerly of Banana Republic and Burberry, took the
helm as president and chief creative officer with an aim to broaden the
line while honoring the brand’s rich history.
Craig A.
Leavitt, chief executive officer, joined shortly thereafter to realize
the global potential of the brand and lead the development of all
commercial endeavors.
Today, you are able to find Kate Spade
New York women everywhere—with dozens of retail shops, a thriving
e-commerce business, 89 boutiques in Asia, a new flagship in Brazil and
distribution in more than 400 doors worldwide. Categories include
handbags, accessories, jewelry, shoes, apparel, eyewear, hosiery,
tabletop, paper and fragrance.