Thoughts on Kate Spade?

HermesNewbie · Jul 16th, 2008, 02:24 PM

I apologize if this is in the wrong place. I didn't see a separate section for Kate Spade so I thought I would ask here first. Are her bags and shoes worth the money? They look cute online, but I haven't seen her line in person (except for the small microfiber evening bag I got a few years ago at an outlet store). Any thoughts/opinions? Thanks!

lcterp · Jul 16th, 2008, 02:26 PM

I have a pair of shoes that I got in January from her (black patent leather w/ rounded toe and stacked heel). They are comfortable yet a bit thin under the ball of the foot IMO but a footpad helps. I can't remember how much they were (my mom bought them) but I would try a pair on sale and then see. Never had any of her bags.

laureenthemean · Jul 16th, 2008, 02:33 PM

Not sure about shoes, but her bags are definitely not worth it. I had a friend who was trying to start a line of handbags and was able to research how different brands make their bags, and kate spade is one of the lowest quality brands. Also, the resale value is almost nothing; you can always find her stuff on sale or even super cheap on eBay.

calzz · Jul 16th, 2008, 02:50 PM

I have a relative who is into kate spade bags... I guess they're reasonably priced and really really casual if you're looking for that.

Sometimes I don't like to wear expensive bags everyday to work/school because I tend to be active and will wear them out during the day...

Ladybug09 · Jul 16th, 2008, 04:01 PM

I think her stuff is cute, but over-rated.

UK2ME · Jul 16th, 2008, 07:27 PM

She does make cute glasses frames at a reasonable price.

pink1 · Jul 16th, 2008, 08:29 PM

I like her shoes. I usually wait until they go on sale!

lanasyogamama · Jul 17th, 2008, 03:15 PM

I love my Kate Spade china!

octnybride · Jul 17th, 2008, 11:16 PM

KS was so IT back in the mid 90s. I remember saving to buy a couple of her basic black nylon bags during my school breaks and I still have them from 1997/98 and they are in great shape!! NM bought a majority stake in her company a while after that and thats when I think her quality went down. She moved production to china and it was knocked off as much as LV. even the gap made copies of her bags. Strangely enough many styles from a decade ago and priced the same today.

Her shoes I think are her best focus. The leather is nice and soft and a lot of women wear them for work into night shoes. The heels are slim and flattering also.

oxygenated18 · Jul 19th, 2008, 12:04 AM

Kate Spade has pretty nice clutches. I like this one:
http://www.katespade.com/product/ind...863844.2180761

The wallets aren't very nice though. I got this for Christmas last year, but I haven't used it because it doesn't really suit my taste.

http://www.katespade.com/product/ind...entPage=family

Sternchen · Jul 19th, 2008, 03:05 AM

Not sure about her shoes, but I wouldn't say that her classic fabric / nylon bags are that great, but she had a FAB bag in her collection a few years ago that had the softest leather I've ever felt..it was amazing!

MBart · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:34 PM

My black leather Kate Spade bag is awesome. I've had it for almost 4 years and love it. Nylon or canvas will wear more so I don't expect much from those types of bags. I got a few items from a sample sale a few years ago and they have held up nicely.
I have a really fun yellow & green pair of sandals but don't wear them much.

lolitakali · Jul 20th, 2008, 01:38 AM

Over-rated! But just my opinion.

I think they are not the real "hot" brand anymore unlike MJ or M Kors. And like someone else said, their goods don't fetch good resale value.

socalgem · Jul 20th, 2008, 12:46 PM

I think KS is overrated as well. And I don't think her items are worth the amount they charge for them.

Woofybubbles · Jul 20th, 2008, 09:01 PM

I have a few bags from the linen collection. I personally loved that line. Not a huge fan of the nylon bags. I also love her sunglasses.

Jul 16th, 2008, 02:26 PM	#2
lcterp La bella vita Joined: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 832	I have a pair of shoes that I got in January from her (black patent leather w/ rounded toe and stacked heel). They are comfortable yet a bit thin under the ball of the foot IMO but a footpad helps. I can't remember how much they were (my mom bought them) but I would try a pair on sale and then see. Never had any of her bags. __________________ Terp Grad '07 Pitt Law '10

Jul 16th, 2008, 02:33 PM	#3
laureenthemean Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,954	Not sure about shoes, but her bags are definitely not worth it. I had a friend who was trying to start a line of handbags and was able to research how different brands make their bags, and kate spade is one of the lowest quality brands. Also, the resale value is almost nothing; you can always find her stuff on sale or even super cheap on eBay. __________________ Wish list: Yellow SGH or Magenta RH or CH Day Any Pinup, size 39 Milk patent Clichy 100 or 120, size 39 HG: Gold Cage Zeppa, size 38.5-39 See my shoes here! Buy now, think later!

Jul 16th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#5
Ladybug09 So Sweet! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Born in the USA Posts: 2,284	I think her stuff is cute, but over-rated. __________________ Ladybug

Jul 16th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#6
UK2ME Go on, I dare ya! Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 473	She does make cute glasses frames at a reasonable price. __________________ *Wear clean knickers!* (As my mother always told me, you just never know when you'll be run over by a bus.)

Jul 16th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#7
pink1 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 434	I like her shoes. I usually wait until they go on sale! __________________ Can I ban my purse ban?!

Jul 16th, 2008, 02:24 PM	#1
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: In the mall! Posts: 207	I apologize if this is in the wrong place. I didn't see a separate section for Kate Spade so I thought I would ask here first. Are her bags and shoes worth the money? They look cute online, but I haven't seen her line in person (except for the small microfiber evening bag I got a few years ago at an outlet store). Any thoughts/opinions? Thanks!

Jul 16th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#4
calzz Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego/ San Francisco Posts: 167	I have a relative who is into kate spade bags... I guess they're reasonably priced and really really casual if you're looking for that. Sometimes I don't like to wear expensive bags everyday to work/school because I tend to be active and will wear them out during the day...

Jul 17th, 2008, 03:15 PM	#8
lanasyogamama Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 867	I love my Kate Spade china!

Jul 17th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#9
octnybride Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 241	KS was so IT back in the mid 90s. I remember saving to buy a couple of her basic black nylon bags during my school breaks and I still have them from 1997/98 and they are in great shape!! NM bought a majority stake in her company a while after that and thats when I think her quality went down. She moved production to china and it was knocked off as much as LV. even the gap made copies of her bags. Strangely enough many styles from a decade ago and priced the same today. Her shoes I think are her best focus. The leather is nice and soft and a lot of women wear them for work into night shoes. The heels are slim and flattering also.

Jul 19th, 2008, 12:04 AM	#10
oxygenated18 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 64	Kate Spade has pretty nice clutches. I like this one: http://www.katespade.com/product/ind...863844.2180761 The wallets aren't very nice though. I got this for Christmas last year, but I haven't used it because it doesn't really suit my taste. http://www.katespade.com/product/ind...entPage=family

Jul 19th, 2008, 03:05 AM	#11
Sternchen Member Joined: May 2006 Location: Beauty RAOK Posts: 10,215	Not sure about her shoes, but I wouldn't say that her classic fabric / nylon bags are that great, but she had a FAB bag in her collection a few years ago that had the softest leather I've ever felt..it was amazing! __________________

Jul 19th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#12
MBart Happy Hour Darling Joined: Dec 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 129	My black leather Kate Spade bag is awesome. I've had it for almost 4 years and love it. Nylon or canvas will wear more so I don't expect much from those types of bags. I got a few items from a sample sale a few years ago and they have held up nicely. I have a really fun yellow & green pair of sandals but don't wear them much. __________________ I NY...

Jul 20th, 2008, 01:38 AM	#13
lolitakali Mira Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,691	Over-rated! But just my opinion. I think they are not the real "hot" brand anymore unlike MJ or M Kors. And like someone else said, their goods don't fetch good resale value. __________________ *Best way to diet is to eat what you hate, not eat what you love.* *$$$$$ / GOLD = "my precious".* -ME to be a dragon hoarding gold-

Jul 20th, 2008, 12:46 PM	#14
socalgem Because I can... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,364	I think KS is overrated as well. And I don't think her items are worth the amount they charge for them. __________________ Life is too short to drink cheap champagne.

Jul 20th, 2008, 09:01 PM	#15
Woofybubbles Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 106	I have a few bags from the linen collection. I personally loved that line. Not a huge fan of the nylon bags. I also love her sunglasses.