Kate Spade, (nee Brosnahan) hails from Kansas City, Missouri and attended Arizona State University where she majored in Journalism. She is considered an “All-American” girl.
Upon graduation, she landed her first position with Mademoiselle magazine in New York City working in the accessories department. Having a keen eye for trends she quickly blossomed and was eventually promoted to Senior Fashion Editor and Head of accessories for the magazine.
When Kate couldn’t find the perfect handbag that was sleek, functional, yet elegant in design for her own taste she decided to design her own. Her husband, Andy encouraged her to pursue her ideas and in 1993, they became business partners launching Kate Spade handbags.
Almost instantly women and fashion editors fell in love with Kate’s designs. In 1997, she was awarded America’s New Fashion Talent in Accessories, and again in 1998, for Best Accessory Designer of the Year.
Her iconic logos are recognized globally and she is hailed for her use of graphics, vivid color palettes.
In 2007, the American Brand was acquired by Liz Claiborne Inc with the intention to keep Kate Spade’s core values and the aim to broaden the product line. To date there product category includes, handbags, clothing, jewelry, shoes, stationery, glasses, baby and home. They have thirty-six shops across the United States, and are sold in every time zone and on every continent.
Kate Spade: The Classic Chic Designer
