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Kate Spade was born December 24, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri. She launched her own line of handbags in 1993. The company grew to include several retail outlets as well as selling their products through high-end stores. Kate Spade now offers products in a range of categories. While she sold the business to the Neiman Marcus Group in 1999, she has remained active within the brand. Fashion designer. Born Katherine Noel Brosnahan in 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri. Once famous for creating her trademark black nylon bags, Kate Spade has built an international accessories business as well as branching out into new markets, such as stationery. After graduating from Arizona State University in 1986, Kate Spade made her way to New York City to work for Mademoiselle magazine. She spent five years there, eventually becoming a senior fashion editor and head of accessories. Spade left in 1991. Kate Spade put her knowledge and interest in accessories to work, launching her own line of handbags in 1993. Her husband, Andy Spade, has served as her partner, and, over the years, their business has blossomed. The company grew to include several retail outlets as well as selling their products through such high-end stores as Bloomingdale??s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus. Kate Spade now offers products in a range of categories from eyewear to shoes to paper goods. While they sold the business to the Neiman Marcus Group in 1999, the Spades have remained active forces within the brand they built. In 2004, Kate Spade shared her personal style and philosophies in her three books: Manners, Occasions, and Style. That same year rumors swirled around about possible martial discord between Kate and Andy Spade, but the couple dismissed these stories. Kate and Andy Spade welcomed their first child, Frances Beatrix Spade, in February 2005. The next year the couple invested in Plum TV, a small television network that broadcasts in the elite vacation spots: the Hamptons, Nantucket, and MarthaVineyard.
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20th Anniversary & The collaboration
A blog from Kate Spade New York HAPPY 20TH TO US! welcome to the year of things we love
JANUARY 01, 2013 | COLUMN: 20TH ANNIVERSARY: THINGS WE LOVE
this very month we turn 20. can you believe it? my, how we’ve grown since launching our first nylon handbag in 1993. We’re so excited for the fun, fabulous, and, of course, colorful surprises we’ve got in store for 2013 (yes, pun intended) — the year of things we love. The holiday parties might be over, but our festivities are just getting started! happy 2013!
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Around the world in 20 years
7 henrietta street and shot one our favorite little films ever, also called seven henrietta street, with director kinga burza. 2. dublin, ireland: we love the vintage-inspired designs of steamline luggage so much we collaborated on two sleek (and colorful) pieces of luggage for our may 2013 collection as part of a year of things we love. 3. paris, france: we asked parisian illustrator and all-round stylish madamoiselle garance dore to draw the prints in our fall 2012 collection. she said yes, and everyone swooned over the results. tres chic! 4. oslo, norway: design duo tonje holand and ingrid reithaug of darling clementine crafted all the illustrations for the trio of inspiring booklets we made in 2011,titled the guide to living colorfully. 5. helsingborg, sweden: home to iconic canvas plimsole company, tretorn. together we crafted some florence broadhurst japanese floral print sneakers for spring 2012. so fun! 6, 7, 8, & 9. bosnia and herzegovina, kosovo, rwanda and afghanistan: from 2005-2012, our “hand in hand” collections in partnership with women for women international provided local women in each of these countries with critical, sustainable employment opportunities through micro-enterprises. women for women international provided the training in embroidery, knitting, weaving and beadwork; we provided the creative direction. in return, these communities produced some the coziest handmade accessories we’ve ever encountered—from straw totes to friendship bracelets to beaded link necklaces—which we then sold in our shops and online. (stay tuned for what’s up next!)
10. india: the colorful clouds of pigment used in the holi festival, the annual hindu celebration of spring, served as the inspiration for all the colorful smoke in our spring 2013 live colorfully fragrance campaign. 11. australia: in 2012, our year of pattern, we featured australian artist florence broadhurst’s vivid, graphic prints not just once, but twice: we celebrated her japanese florals in our spring collection, as well as an equally unique “steps” print in our fall collection, that broadhurst designed in 1970. 12. hawaii: in our summer 2012 collection, we collaborated with honolulu-born swimwear designer malia mills. 13. napa, california: with the help of esteemed winemaker eileen crane, we crafted a custom blend of sparkling rose to celebrate of our 20th anniversary at the domaine carneros winery. a year of #popfizzclink for a year of #thingswelove 14. los angeles, california: the launch of westward by friends and stylists emily current and merritt elliott in 2011, a capsule collection of bags that married our love of east and west coasts. sequin and leather duffle bag? yes please. earlier in our history, the corner of two fictional cross streets (blossom and lark) provided the backdrop for our 2001 sunglasses campaign. 15. palm springs, california: the inspiration of our june 2013 collection. we love an element of surprise, and it doesn’t get any better than dreamy palm trees, lush golf greens and decadent dwellings appearing out of nowhere in the desert. poolside cocktail, please. 16. rockford, michigan: the headquarters for keds—our spring 2013 collaborators on a frolicking collection of sneakers. 17. miami, florida: the city’s retro art deco architecture and seaside landscape inspired the dec 2012 pattern of the month. 18. mount kisco, new york: the westchester town set the white picket fence scene for our campaign in fall 2001, shot by tierny gueron. 19. new york, new york: our hometown. since day 1, every day in this magnificently energetic city is an inspiration. 20. sao paulo, brazil: 2011 was our year of color, and for six months a bright spot pop up shop — which got a complete color overhaul each month — dazzled and delighted.
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these bold blooms are one of the things we love most in our 20th anniversary year!
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A gift from pa rterned
In honor of their 20th anniversary, Kate Spade partnered with a winery in California and had this bubbly specially made just for them! Just for this party!
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The Lake & Stars X Kate Spade
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Kate Spade partnered with New York-based lingerie designer The Lake & Stars for a fivepiece capsule collection as a part of their “20 Favorite Things” 20th anniversary celebration. The collection ranges in price from $58 for panties and $248 for a hammered silk chemise. According to the Kate Spade blog, The Lake & Stars was chosen for their “sultry-yet-streamlined pieces,” which are “just as perfect for showing off Friday night as they are for Sunday morning lounging.”
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e d a p S e t Keds X Ka A Good Pair
york kicks Introducing our exclusive keds for kate spade new man, we do love a collabor ation!
A pair of Keds is as much of a closet necessity as the little black dress that can be worn anywhere, is unceasingly charming, and always elicits an “ooh. chic.” from friends. we’re almost always wearing a pair (when we’re not in our party heels, of course), whether sporting Keds with skinny jeans on the weekends or pairing them with a ladylike sun dress. and we’re not the only ones—the classic champion sneaker has been winning hearts since 1916. To celebrate Kate Spade’s 20th anniversary, as you saw in Wednesday’s the style spy, together we’ve embarked on a playful collaboration just in time for spring that merges the brand’s iconic canvas lace-ups with a few of our favorite prints and colors. The swoon-worthy styles include gingham and polka dot versions of the champion, and pointers (a sleeker sneaker) in our favorite pink hue and in classic stripes. all come in specially-designed KSNY packaging for a finishing touch.
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To celebrate Kate Spade’s 20th Year Anniversary, Lenox and Kate Spade have collaborated on a fun and elegant tableware and gift collection aptly entitled “Things We Love”. We were thrilled to attend the celebration showcasing the vibrant and playful collection. Each design embodies Kate Spade’s signature style which mixes bright colors with urban glamour. From the kitschy elegance of the “About Town”, featuring colorful sketches of quintessential NYC, to the gorgeous “West 4th Street” tableware with its bright hues and sentimental gold accents, we couldn’t agree more than these are definitely “Things WE Love” too!
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The celebration
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1. “Around Town” Tableware 2. Teacups from the “West 4th Street” Collection 3. “Larabee Road” Collection 4. “Things We Love” Breakfast Mugs 5. “Woodland Park” Zebra & Giraffe Salt & Pepper Shakers 6. Fair Harbor Collection 7. “Jules Point” Candlesticks 8. “Castle Peak” Tableware 9. “Say The Word” Mugs 10. “Jules Point” Paperweights
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Special Edition
ksny x darcel Kate Spade has done it again! The brand, known for their brilliant marketing campaigns, has teamed up with Craig Redman, the artist behind the cartoon “Darcel Dissapoints”, to create a capsule collection that combines the aesthetic of the two designers. It is is also a part of their ‘20th Anniversary Things we love! ‘Darcel’ is an egg-shaped, one-eyed, long-limbed black-and-white little guy living in a world of color. His blog chronicles his ‘highs and lows of life in a big city, for better or worse (usually worse)’. The graphic drawings are laugh-out-loud funny and each picture is worth a thousand words, as the illustrations really tell a story and are only enhanced the short caption underneath them. The collection includes a bracelet bangle that looks like a donut; hot dog earrings; a fun, colorful printed top and dress, 90’s-inspired iron on patches, and a quirky charm bracelet, in addition to other apparel, accessories, and fun little extras like stickers and nail decals.
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Hello! My name is Darcel
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To celebrate the launch of this new line, Kate Spade set off on a cross-country tour in a yellow and pink traveling kiosk. Topped with a giant pink donut, this food truckstyle vehicle featured items
from the KSNY x Darcel collection and offered fans a free mini donut for visiting. They also partnered with the Snaps! photo app for an exclusive photo booth at which anyone could add KSNY x Darcel graphics to their photos and upload them to their own social media. By following Kate Spade’s Twitter and the hashtag #wheresthatgirl, anyone could find the traveling kiosk as it roamed the streets of New York City, visiting popular spots in Brooklyn,
Soho, and Manhattan. Following its tour around New York, it took off to City of Angels, where the truck was part of the Teen Vogue Back to School Saturday at The Grove, a popular LA shopping center.
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The exhibition
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In order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of kate spade, an exhibition was opened on april 29, 2013 at China, Shanghai’s prestigious Grand Gateway 66. Held for two weeks, the exhibition was inspired from all the things kate spade new york loves including the pop of color and the energy of Manhattan. Pink and gold were the two main colors that filled up the exhibition venue. The back ground also featured two timeline walls set against New York City’s skyline. Within the exhibition hall, an enlarged green shopping bag with the “things we love” bursting into the sky - including old school records, musical instruments and yellow taxi cabs. On the timeline wall, photo frames showcasing all the important milestones of the brand were featured – from the first nylon handbag, to live colorfully perfume, to accessories and tableware. “
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NYC In New York itself, Kate Spade that are inspired on Big Apple, hotdogs and doughnats for the brand’s Fall 2013 collection, not-so coincidentally falling on its 20th anniversary. To celebrate the two events together, which took place in Center 548 in New York City. Andy Warhol’s Factory sex appeal and Studio 54’s “undone” glamour informed the collection’s mix of metallics and leopard prints, all with Kate Spade New York’s signature wit and whimsy. Complete with yellow taxi cabs in the backdrop, creative director Deborah Lloyd showcased slim trousers, flirty full skirts, and dresses doused in cheeky prints and cheery hues. Smart short suits; ladylike, jeweled-collar blouses; tweed jackets; and chic colorblocked coats tempered Lloyd’s vivacious mood, supplying her fans with fun workwear options. For the party crowd, Llyod’s glitter top and pleated flounce skirt are sure to turn heads at the next fashion soirée.
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Fall 2013 Collection
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What’s u p with th is collecti on? FOR OUR FALL 2013 COLLECTION we turned to our hometown-new york city-for inspiration. In this crazy town, anything goes! first, there’s the architecture of the city itself: the soaring skyscrapers and halls of academia that make up the magnificent skyline; the chaos of the taxi cabs The energy of Manhattan is equally as important. And for me nothing speaks to that more than Andy Warhol’s factory and studio 54 in the ‘70s. I love its leopard-print banquettes, and the thought of all the foxy glamorati dancing on its tables into the early hours of the morning dressed in their wispiest dresses, fur coats and well-placed sparkle. it encapsulates the eternal appeal of party glamour. this mix inspired our fall color palette of NYC citron, empire beige, asphalt, maraschino, shocking pink and disco purple. and to tell our story, we collaborated with the witty artist Craig Redman, who loves NYC just as much as we do. he’s created a girly version of his quirky-cool one-eyed character, Darcel disappoints, perfectly capture the electricity of this wonderland in which we live. i can’t think of a better way of continuing the party for our twentieth year. CHEERS!
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Limited Set Collection
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Meet & Know
History It all started back in 1993, when Kate Brosnahan spade, a former accessories editor at mademoiselle, set out to design the perfect handbag. Debuting with just six silhouettes, she combined sleek, utilitarian shapes and colorful palettes in an entirely new way. and so Kate Spade New York was born. Women and fashion editors fell for the fresh, modern sensibility, and our first shop in New York City swiftly opened in 1996. as the company grew, our graphic approach and trademark wit created a visual shorthand for a brand recognizable the world over. In 2007, spade turned the reins to design powerhouse fifth and pacific companies, Inc. (formerly known as Liz Claiborne, Inc.). Shortly after, Deborah Lloyd took the helm as president and chief creative officer with an aim to broaden the line while honoring our rich history. Along with CEO Craig Leavitt, she quickly launched clothing and jewelry collections, quickly followed by the introduction of bedding, legwear and fragrance. Today Kate Spade grown into a global lifestyle brand, and aim to inspire colorful living through our handbags and clothing to jewelry, shoes, stationery, eyewear, baby, fragrance, tabletop, bedding and gifts. All the while, KSNY never lost sight of who they are: The spirited approach, commitment to curiosity and passion for sharing our colorful world still shapes all that is Kate Spade New York
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President & Creative Director
Deborah Lloyd The president and creative director of Kate Spade New York, Deborah Lloyd, is credited for expanding and evolving the Kate Spade look into a fully realized lifestyle label that sells not only bags and shoes but clothing, jewelry, stationery, china, beddings and books as well.
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Behind The Scenes How many people does it take to take a fashion photo? If you’ve ever wondered how many people it takes to take a beautiful photo, and what those people do, here’s a look at the people behind our latest spring 2013 shoots that you see here on the catalog.
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