Kate Spade, an accessories editor at Mademoiselle, was frustrated she couldn't find the fashionable, utilitarian handbag she'd been craving for years and set out to design the perfect one out of her apartment. She made samples out of construction paper. She combined sleek shapes and colorful palettes in an entirely new way and debuted six versions of a bag called Sam. Women and fashion editors loved the designs. They sparked a revolution in accessories.

Since the launch of Kate Spade in 1993 with six essential handbags, they've always stood for optimistic femininity. Today they are a global life and style house filled with handbags, of course. Also clothes, shoes, jewelry, home décor, tech accessories and so many other things that you use every day. Kate Spade values thoughtful details. It's these founding principles that define the unique style of Kate Spade. Kate Spade New York is part of the tapestry house of brands.