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#47
ccbaggirl89 said:
can someone please explain how KS designs/releases work... do the designs only stay on the site for a period of time before leaving for an outlet or something? does she put out new stuff every few months/weeks? i had earmarked a bag i liked and now it's off the site and loads of new stuff is up. it seems her designs rotate very fast?
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They come out with new collections based on a specific theme, with each collection being released at the beginning of the month. Sometimes they have the same bags but in different colours based on that month's theme. Items from previous months are typically on the site for 3-6 months and in their 3rd month are typically marked down. At the end of the month they usually have a sale on sale where they offer an additional 25% off all markdowns; every so often they do 30% off instead of the 25%. Which bag is it that you were interested in?
 
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#48
reginaPhalange said:
They come out with new collections based on a specific theme, with each collection being released at the beginning of the month. Sometimes they have the same bags but in different colours based on that month's theme. Items from previous months are typically on the site for 3-6 months and in their 3rd month are typically marked down. At the end of the month they usually have a sale on sale where they offer an additional 25% off all markdowns; every so often they do 30% off instead of the 25%. Which bag is it that you were interested in?
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thank you for that insight. wow, that is very fast, to release each month?!!? i check periodically at the site and always see new items. i liked the alexia, i believe, but it's been replaced by a newer version i don't like as much. the one i like now is mulberry street alecia, i think. i'm planning to get that one. it'll only be my 2nd KS piece... still learning how the site and brand operates:smile:
 
#49
ccbaggirl89 said:
thank you for that insight. wow, that is very fast, to release each month?!!? i check periodically at the site and always see new items. i liked the alexia, i believe, but it's been replaced by a newer version i don't like as much. the one i like now is mulberry street alecia, i think. i'm planning to get that one. it'll only be my 2nd KS piece... still learning how the site and brand operates:smile:
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No problem! Yes it seems frequent but for the most part it's just a new them which just means new colours in the bags that are part of the core collection. They've made a lot of changes in the past few months and discontinued some of their popular lines, replacing them with new updated ones, although I'm personally not a fan of their last couple collections. I did a quick google search and the Mulberry Street Alecia seems to be an outlet style - I'd definitely check there since they are always having sales for 60% off or more.
 
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reginaPhalange said:
They come out with new collections based on a specific theme, with each collection being released at the beginning of the month. Sometimes they have the same bags but in different colours based on that month's theme. Items from previous months are typically on the site for 3-6 months and in their 3rd month are typically marked down. At the end of the month they usually have a sale on sale where they offer an additional 25% off all markdowns; every so often they do 30% off instead of the 25%. Which bag is it that you were interested in?
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@reginaPhalange - Thanks for the information - it is very useful information to know!:tup::biggrin:

ccbaggirl89 said:
still learning how the site and brand operates:smile:
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@ccbaggirl89 - Me too! :smile:
 
#53
Their May collection was released today and again, nothing caught my eye. There was a time when I'd be looking forward to the release of each monthly collection. In the last few months I haven't fallen in love with any of the styles and I think part of it has to do with the new logo - the old one was a little more subtle, this one's more eye-catching.
 
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Personally, I like the new logo. It's the same as the old one, except it's a plate instead of a stamp on the bag. The stamp on some of my older bags is showing signs of wear and starting to rub off. The plate looks like it will last longer.

That being said, I'm also not enthralled by the May collection. For me, it's because I'm not as keen on the cacti stuff or the new prints.
 
#55
MissK@KateSpade said:
Personally, I like the new logo. It's the same as the old one, except it's a plate instead of a stamp on the bag. The stamp on some of my older bags is showing signs of wear and starting to rub off. The plate looks like it will last longer.

That being said, I'm also not enthralled by the May collection. For me, it's because I'm not as keen on the cacti stuff or the new prints.
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My older bags I use in rotation (along with other brands) so mine don't show any signs of wear, but I agree that the new metal logo would be more beneficial for those who use their KS bags/wallets daily. I feel like most of the recent collections have been too floral but I do like the colours from the May collection. I wish they'd bring back the Arla in new colours for spring/summer!
 
#57
It's so funny how tastes are! Recent styles this spring have actually sparked my interest after almost a year of low to moderate interest. I LOVE the florals! (Except the mothers day one, the pink and green Bayard place, a big NO there.)Also the details of the Morrocan and colors of the peacock inspired collections are grabbing my attention. And i didnt see the cactus until now...and although it is completely impractical...I adore the colors and my heart is SCREAMING about how precious it is. WHEW! Too much excitement for me this morning. Lol!

I cant say I'm a fan of the new metal logo being on the wallets. That seems like just a good way to scratch or get things caught on each other. Plus it is rather busy for a small solid colored item. I like simplicity. But it is a beautiful logo and i have it on a suede bag from a couple years ago which it is perfect on, rather than having just a simple plate. It makes me happy how Kate Spade will do its logo in different manners. It's fun!
 
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#58
Ladies, I am so upset! UPS has lost my package from the Surprise Sale last week! How does this happen in this day and age??? Has this ever happened to any of you? Did your package ever show up? I am just so upset because KS can't even sent me new items since the surprise site is deactivated. Now I have to wait 2-3 months and hope they are there the next sale.
 
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