From one simple black bag to a fashion empire.

Kate Spade’s Most Iconic Creations We Love
Kate Spade’s Most Iconic Creations We Love
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The OG ‘Sam’ Bag

The bag that started all: A simple, clean, black nylon box tote. After struggling to find the perf cute AND practical bag, Kate Spade just created her own. And soon everyone wanted one! It was number 1 on every girl’s wish list.

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…and even the celebs were instantly hooked!

Does it get anymore 90’s than the Olsen twins wearing fringe dresses, square sandal heels and a Kate Spade ‘Sam’ tote?!

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It does! 

One grungy Gwyneth Paltrow in slim, solid black shades and ex- beau Ben Affleck, carrying a revamped XL ‘Sam’ bag. Oh yes, those were THE times!

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The come-back

The bag was so popular, in fact, that it was revived in January 2018. Different material, new colours but the same design and shaped we know and love! True fashion icons never go out of fashion.

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The Kate Spade Shades

After conquering the handbag market, the next logical step is… sunglasses!
Long-time BFFs Tina Frey and Amy Poehler are head over heels for them, and admittedly so were we.

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The Envelope Wrist Strap Bag

We all LOVE clutches, but let’s be honest: they are super unpractical! Sometimes you just need two free hands. That’s what Kate Spade thought as well. The solution: a wrist strap!! One small addition that revolutionised fashion and made life for women easier. Just like the ‘Sam’ bag, it’s cute, simple and functional.

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The Typewriter Bag 

The typewriter bag was the beginning of a new era for Kate Spade. Goodbye sleek and functional and heeellooo adorbs retro! The bags get cuter and start to look less and less like actual hand bags.

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The Radio Clutch

It’s a clutch that looks like a retro radio! And we’re loving it!!!

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Always a Celeb Fave

If there’s a red carpet, there will most def be a Kate Spade somewhere. Helen McCrory proves to us that quirky-cute and formal-glam go together like peanut butter and jelly. 

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ALL THE CRAZY BAGS

When art meets fashion, you end up with a Kate Spade creation. Over the years the bags have become crazier and little wearable pieces of true art. This might not be everyone’s go-to style but it definitely appeals to the child in us.

“People always ask me, ‘Where do you find inspiration?’ and I think it’s a difficult question to answer because – everywhere.” -Kate Spade

The inspiration for this design: we guess summer pool party!! Buy it here. 

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Maisie Williams is a dedicated Kate Spade fan and in love with the crazy bags! Here she is spotted dressed head-to-toe in Kate Spade with the most adorbs froggy basket bag ever! *Ribbit*

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The Bucket Bag

Another chic and functional Kate Spade classic. The little black bucket bag is the hand bag equivalent of the LBD. It has space, is universal and absolutely timeless.

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The bucket bag came in many variations and sizes, to fit any occasion. Rosario Dawson is carrying a satin hoop version that’s perf for red carpet events. 

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Pop-Culture Collabs 

The Kate Spade label was always on the hunt for new designs and style opportunities, many of which came from pop-culture. The fun, loveable and cute Disney cartoons are the perfect match for the youthful fashion brand and the iconic Minnie x Kate Spade collection was born!

Shop it here.

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As a true fashion icon and Hollywood Diva, Miss Piggy can’t resist the Kate Spade hand bags! There’s even a limited edition collab.

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From Bags to Dresses

As the fashion label grew so did their offer. Bags, accesories, shoes and clothes — now you can get decked head-to-toe in Kate Spade.
Princess Kate Middleton is a huge fan of the flowy, flowery dresses from the brand!

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Sasha Obama caused a huge stir with her Neapolitan ice cream colour skirt, which she wore to meet the Pope. Everyone wanted to know who the designer was and surprise… it was Kate Spade! From classy to formal and playful-cute, this brand offers everything your heart desires.

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Stationery

The Kate Spade label revolutionised the work place aesthetic with their gorge stationary collections! The key to battling the Sunday blues is a happy environment. Pastels, polka dots and gold are instant feel good remedies and making your desk super Insta worthy. 

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Home Design

With the room décor you can bring the Kate Spade design to your home. Fun, colourful polka dots, flowery prints and lots of gold, everything you love about her you can now integrate into your everyday life. From umbrellas, to bed sheets and even boxes. She offers everything you need to be livn’ the Spade life!

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