By Walter Loeb, Contributor Twenty years ago Kate Spade launched her company, Kate Spade New York, with a collection of nylon bags. The design of that boxy nylon handbag was the beginning of a successful company. Kate, her husband Andy and partners, Pamela Bell and Elyce Arona, sold the brand to Neiman Marcus in 1999. In 2006 Liz Claiborne Inc. (now called Fifth & Pacific Inc.) bought the company. In 2007, the founders cashed out, and a new management was installed. Craig Leavitt, CEO, and Deborah Lloyd as president and creative director took the helm in 2008. …read more
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Kate Spade Fall 2013
Kate Spade New York returned to its roots for Fall 2013, celebrating NYC glam in honor of the brand’s 20th Anniversary. With iconic checkered cabs scattered throughout the presentation, models showed off strong outerwear, cheeky hats, and shimmering shoes. They also collaborated with Craig Redman on the collection, resulting in a signature image that turned up on an adorable wool sweater. And you can’t talk about Kate Spade New York without discussing the bags, which ranged from book-themed minaudières to color-blocked satchels in shades of fuchsia and red to oversized clutches in angular bow shapes. Proudly showing off the collection was creative director Deborah Lloyd and brand stylist Brad Goreski.