Kate Spade New York is an American luxury fashion design house founded in January 1993 by Kate and Andy Spade. Jack Spade is the brand’s line for men. Kate Spade New York competes with Michael Kors. In 2017, the company was purchased by and is now part of, Tapestry, Inc., formerly known as Coach.
Kate Spade’s first handbag was sold in January 1993. Shortly after the initial products were released, new collections came out containing glasses, jewellery, and other small accessories. In 2007, “kate spade at home” was launched as a home collection brand. It features bedding, bath items, china, and various items for the home and wallpaper. In April 2013, Kate Spade New York launched a new fragrance called Live Colorfully. Previous perfumes of the house include Kate Spade from 2003 and Twirl from 2010. Live Colorfully is a fragrance made in-house that marks the 20th anniversary of the brand. Each of Spade’s products sold is packaged, and each one has a card that gives a description of Kate and Andy’s journey to the top.