About This brand
Kate Spade swimwear started back in 1993, when Kate Brosnahan Spade, a former accessories editor at Mademoiselle, set out to design the perfect handbag. Debuting with just six silhouettes, she combined sleek, utilitarian shapes and colorful palettes in an entirely new way. And so Kate Spade New York was born.
Women and fashion editors fell for the fresh, modern sensibility, and the first shop in New York City swiftly opened in 1996. As the company grew, their graphic approach and trademark wit created a visual shorthand for a brand recognizable the world over.
In 2007, Spade turned the reins to design powerhouse Kate Spade & Company (formerly known as Liz Claiborne, Inc.). Shortly after, Deborah Lloyd took the helm as President and Chief Creative Officer with an aim to broaden the line while honoring Kate Spade's rich history. Along with CEO Craig Leavitt, she quickly launched clothing and jewelry collections, quickly followed by the introduction of bedding, legwear, swimwear and fragrance. Today, they’ve grown into a global lifestyle brand and aim to inspire colorful living through their products.
Crisp color, graphic prints and playful sophistication are the hallmarks of Kate Spade New York. From handbags and clothing to jewelry, fashion accessories, fragrance, eyewear, shoes, swimwear, home decor, desk accessories, stationery, tabletop and gifts, their exuberant approach to the everyday encourages personal style with a dash of incandescent charm. They call it living colorfully.
