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The gold bar logo and leather patch appear on boutique bags too. Particularly older bags. But the leather patch is currently found on On Purpose bags and the gold bar on the more unique shapes and smaller sized items. So you cant judge a bag as outlet by those tags. I dont think you are doing that, but I wanted to point that out to other readers.

I like the simple spade and gold stamp or the gold kate spade lettering a lot. But i still find the simple gold bar classy. I like how small it is and how it is hard to read from far away.
 
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all7s said:
The gold bar logo and leather patch appear on boutique bags too. Particularly older bags. But the leather patch is currently found on On Purpose bags and the gold bar on the more unique shapes and smaller sized items. So you cant judge a bag as outlet by those tags. I dont think you are doing that, but I wanted to point that out to other readers.

I like the simple spade and gold stamp or the gold kate spade lettering a lot. But i still find the simple gold bar classy. I like how small it is and how it is hard to read from far away.
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Totally agree with the bolded, it's why the Cedar Street and Orchard Street collections were my favourite, I don't know what it is but I'm not crazy about the logo on the newer bags (i.e.: the Cameron Street line that has seemed to replace Cedar Street) because my eyes naturally gravitate towards it whereas the gold metal spade with gold embossed lettering was more subtle. The logo placement on the outlet bags really puts me off, I just feel like they're creating knockoffs of their own bags but the outlets have proven to be cash cows for the brand, similar to Coach, MK, and now even TB. I also found that the white gold plate on the outlet bags got scratched up rather quickly and their tech pieces weren't of the greatest quality - I bought 8-10 of them as stocking stuffers last Christmas and at least half of them had scratched up plates within 3-4 months and 3 of them actually came apart. I also find the service at the boutiques to be superior, however it's probably because the outlets are often a chaotic mess of people who think they're scoring amazing deals on items that are marked up drastically and than "on sale" all the time for a minimum of 60% off.
 
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I agree! I like the unobtrusive nature of the gold spade and stamp. It makes the bag shape and design the star of the piece rather than the logo grabbing for attention.

I've not been impressed with outlet quality vs pricing. Unlike when I go to the boutique and I am blown away by quality and design at a similar price point. And the customer service rep's interest in the brand! They are always excited to talk about pieces whether they have it in store, had it in store, or how they wished their store had gotten it.

Even when i really like the outlet quality, I feel it is over priced. I am very mad at how KS recycles its designs within a year of releasing it at boutique. It really curbed my need to buy a whimsical design because I thought I would never see it again. Sometimes the same design is used exactly. And i get overwhelmed seeing the pattern so much. And sometimes it is some how made less elegant or even tacky. KS is really hurting its brand with some of its outlet designs. Not that I have anything against the outlet designs, they are just not good value from my limited encounters. I've had more luck with made for outlet designs I've bought online through surprise sales.
 
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I recently ordered a Kate Spade crossbody (Cedar Street Magnolia). It has a slightly strange smell and I'm not really impressed that the leather strap isn't adjustable. No dust bag either. It seems like other brands offer better quality at a similar price point (speaking of prices in Europe).
But ... the mahogany colour and the dimensions are perfect. It looks better on than other bags that I actually prefer in themselves.
 
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The only Kate Spade goodie I have is a wallet that I've been carrying for the past year or so. It was a really offbeat chance that it fell into my life but it was one of the SLG that I'd been lusting over on the Nordstrom website.
I'd say it's about a year old and it's still in immaculate condition. The leather has minimal signs of wear, the zipper still works... I feel like if I would have splurged on it, I still wouldn't regret it.
I've been leaning towards more classic bags but if you've ever saw J'Adore Lexie Couture's photos of her bag collection, I'm in serious awe and would love to add one of the pink Maises to my collection.
 
#232
I've never met a day-to-day Kate Spade bag that I absolutely loved, BUT I do think their themed special occassion bags are like none other (like their Wedding Belles bags -- perfect to wear for a bridal party!) Where they shine, for me, is jewelry and accessories. LOVE their necklaces, LOVE their "hidden spiral" notebooks. I have a little wristlet that I adore. So, I have Kate Spade all over my house -- just no bags. MRandMRS.jpeg Bride2Be.jpg
 
#233
IMG_4709.JPG IMG_4708.JPG Need opinion. Which Stacy wallet to go with my Maise handbag in the Offshore (dark navy) color? The outlet version with gold plate logo? Or, the boutique colorblock (Offshore/Crisp Linen) version with solid Spade logo? The outlet version is nice and I like that it is the solid Offshore color. The edging seal color even matches my Maise. Of course, the logo is different as well as the lining. But, a steal at $35. And, I see no difference in quality.
 
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Nana61256 said:
View attachment 3721590 View attachment 3721589 Need opinion. Which Stacy wallet to go with my Maise handbag in the Offshore (dark navy) color? The outlet version with gold plate logo? Or, the boutique colorblock (Offshore/Crisp Linen) version with solid Spade logo? The outlet version is nice and I like that it is the solid Offshore color. The edging seal color even matches my Maise. Of course, the logo is different as well as the lining. But, a steal at $35. And, I see no difference in quality.
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I know this is over 2 days later, but I have the outlet version of the Stacy and love it! I use it for my smaller bags or when traveling and it fits a lot more than it would appear it would.

I compared mine to the boutique version as well and except for the lining (stripes in boutique) and logos it was the same (same touch/feel, flexibility, finishing, etc), and significantly less money though not as much less as your outlet version!

I don't know about you but it was not worth the extra money for me to have the boutique logo and stripes (for as much as you see them in this wallet).
 
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RayKay said:
I know this is over 2 days later, but I have the outlet version of the Stacy and love it! I use it for my smaller bags or when traveling and it fits a lot more than it would appear it would.

I compared mine to the boutique version as well and except for the lining (stripes in boutique) and logos it was the same (same touch/feel, flexibility, finishing, etc), and significantly less money though not as much less as your outlet version!

I don't know about you but it was not worth the extra money for me to have the boutique logo and stripes (for as much as you see them in this wallet).
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Thank you for your time! I totally agree, the quality of the outlet version is the same as the boutique version. I also compared. Feels & looks the same (except for the logo & lining). But, you do not see much lining. The outlet version is a win/win!
 
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Hi, I'm new to forum and new to KS. I have just purchased 2 handbags from the website but the bags came with different care cards? One of them had a green paper booklet and the other one is white and feels like card? Anyone know what the difference is? Apologies if this has been answered before, I have tried to look on the forum but there is a lot of info on here!
 
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princessLuxe said:
Hi, I'm new to forum and new to KS. I have just purchased 2 handbags from the website but the bags came with different care cards? One of them had a green paper booklet and the other one is white and feels like card? Anyone know what the difference is? Apologies if this has been answered before, I have tried to look on the forum but there is a lot of info on here!
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My understanding is that Kate Spade has recently changed their care cards from green to white and their dust bags from brown to white. So it sounds like one of your purses has the older version of the care card and the other the new.
 
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