kate spade new york
Kate Spade New York is an American luxury fashion house. The womenswear brand was founded by Andy and Kate Spade in New York in 1993 and was bought by parent company Tapestry in 2017.
Kate Spade, Pioneering Accessories Designer, Dead at 55
Spade led a fashion revolution in the 1990s with her influential handbag designs, transforming the accessories market along the way.
Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week
BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.
The Art of Renaming a Business
Corporate name changes are not uncommon and can signal a new era for a company, but what’s the recipe for success?
Op-Ed | Kate Spade's Takeover Isn't in the Bag Yet
Expectations of a takeover appear to have soared beyond what's realistic. And yet there are some who still harbour hopes of an even bigger premium.
Kors vs. Coach: Which is Best Positioned to Buy Kate Spade?
Two of Kate Spade’s biggest competitors are reportedly considering buying the accessible luxury brand. Which is likely to win — and should either of them be bidding in the first place?
Kate Spade Upgraded as Wells Fargo Predicts Comeback for Brand
Kate Spade & Co. was upgraded by Wells Fargo & Co. analyst Ike Boruchow, who sees the handbag maker’s sales and profit margins improving in the second half of the year.
Kate Spade Sales Gets Boost from North America Demand
Kate Spade & Co's sales at established stores in the first quarter handily beat analysts' estimates due to higher demand in North America.
Kate Spade Founders Talk New Accessories Brand
Kate Spade founders Kate Valentine and Andy Spade talk to BoF about their decision to launch new accessories line Frances Valentine, what’s different this time around and the dynamics of a 30-year-long personal and professional partnership.
Do 'Accessible Luxury' Brands Have an Inherently Limited Lifespan?
Affordable luxury brands can be financial juggernauts. But does their accessible pricing and widespread distribution mean they have an inherently limited lifespan?
Kate Spade Misses Street 2Q Forecasts
Kate Spade & Co. on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $8.5 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.