Kate Spade Kate Spade??? Thoughts, experiences good and bad
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I've never seen the tags blacked out either.
Overall, I like the whimsy of the items I've purchased. "Made in China" doesn't really bother me at this price point; most of her competitors do the same (Coach, Michael Kors, Tory Burch).
I went to the same university from which she graduated and she has strong ties to my hometown, so I prefer her brand.
The funny thing is I didn't care for her line when it first came out. I didn't care for the nylon tote, but it seems she's really evolved while sticking to her roots.
Overall, I like the whimsy of the items I've purchased. "Made in China" doesn't really bother me at this price point; most of her competitors do the same (Coach, Michael Kors, Tory Burch).
I went to the same university from which she graduated and she has strong ties to my hometown, so I prefer her brand.
The funny thing is I didn't care for her line when it first came out. I didn't care for the nylon tote, but it seems she's really evolved while sticking to her roots.
I have a KS Tina from several years ago that I love - black leather and gold hardware and it still looks almost brand new (although I haven't used it a lot because it's too small for work).
I was really excited when I heard we were getting a KS store here (and I've also been to an outlet when on vacation this summer) but the newer bags and wallets don't seem to be the same quality as the Tina so I haven't bought anything else.
I know the KS brand was sold a few years ago to the Liz Claiborne brand (which I have had quality issues with everything I ever bought from - a bag that came apart after a couple of weeks, a jacket where one of the snaps fell off the first time I wore it) - not sure if the KS quality really has gone down or it's just my bad feeling about LC that's put me off KS.
Just the fact that they are 'made in China' doesn't bother me, all my bags (Coach, MK, KS, LAMB) except my LV are made in China or Vietnam and I've never had any quality issues with them.
I was really excited when I heard we were getting a KS store here (and I've also been to an outlet when on vacation this summer) but the newer bags and wallets don't seem to be the same quality as the Tina so I haven't bought anything else.
I know the KS brand was sold a few years ago to the Liz Claiborne brand (which I have had quality issues with everything I ever bought from - a bag that came apart after a couple of weeks, a jacket where one of the snaps fell off the first time I wore it) - not sure if the KS quality really has gone down or it's just my bad feeling about LC that's put me off KS.
Just the fact that they are 'made in China' doesn't bother me, all my bags (Coach, MK, KS, LAMB) except my LV are made in China or Vietnam and I've never had any quality issues with them.
I just bought a bag at a Kate Spade boutique, and the "Made in China" tag was NOT blacked out.
BTW, it was a terrific shopping experience! My husband & I were trying to decide between two bags (he was buying it for me as a birthday present... lucky me!). The SA was super-nice to us, took the stuffing out of both bags, cleared off counter space so I could move all my "stuff" from my current bag into each of the bags I was considering, then she & my husband both looked at me wearing each bag... I really felt pampered!
Eventually we all settled on the smaller bag (see below), the Beacon Court Angelica, and even though it was less money the SA still treated me like a princess. Of course, she was being a good SA... she wants my future business! And... believe me... if the bag holds up, she is going to have it!
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I have a Cobble Hill Ellen I purchased in June. The piping on the corners has worn right off. They say it is normal wear and tear. I will not be buying another KS leather bag, that is for sure. I loved KS but this has changed my view. I have Coach bags that are 6 or 7 years old with no wear. I just liked the styles and colors KS offered. Oh well.
ETA Kate Spade sent me an email stating they are refunding me for the purse. I am happy with that, although I would rather have had the bag last.
ETA Kate Spade sent me an email stating they are refunding me for the purse. I am happy with that, although I would rather have had the bag last.
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My first Kate Spade was a Mikas Pond Lacey wallet in black that I bought online at Nordstrom. It arrived in a beautiful little multi-colored box and I was so excited until I inspected it closely. The seams on the bottom corners were were not completely glued(?) down, and you could see hints of the cream interior lining. I went and exchanged it for another one at Nordstrom without a problem, but the only one they had in store had a little scratch in the leather. 
I took it anyway, but I was disappointed because for the price I expected perfection. I'm really satisfied with the wallet though, I just have to ignore the little scratch.
I took it anyway, but I was disappointed because for the price I expected perfection. I'm really satisfied with the wallet though, I just have to ignore the little scratch.
I love kate spade bag! The golden things on bag is always shiny, so it makes the bag looks elegant! Also the cute thing on it.
I just received my mikas pond wallet in coral/floral which is pictured as :
On the kate spade website, in real life it is the colour of a pylon, i am so disappointed as i'm not into neon at all, and it looks nothing like that! See here:
I bought it final sale and cannot return, and there are no kate spade shops here. Argh! Dishonest image. Never buying online again.
On the kate spade website, in real life it is the colour of a pylon, i am so disappointed as i'm not into neon at all, and it looks nothing like that! See here:
I bought it final sale and cannot return, and there are no kate spade shops here. Argh! Dishonest image. Never buying online again.
Whoa .. it looks like you got the wrong color. That looks like the valencia orange color?
Have you tried emailing them? It could very well be that the wrong color was sent. Final Sale does not apply when you received the wrong item in my book.
Wow that's such good customer service / after sales service! Did you inform them of the condition of the bag via email?
Yes, I sent them photos. I have not received the refund yet, so am going to contact them again.
I've just sent an email hoping they'll do some sort of exchange or refund, as well as written a review on the website.
Beyond. They were kind enough to allow me to return the wallet but denied my review, which was not mean just stating the colour in real life is dramatically different. I'm sure there will be many more returns for that same item.
I am a recent fan of Kate Spade! Her leather handbags are so beautiful and come in such fun colors. Always feminine and I adore them as much as my LV handbags. I love her leather bags that come in pink. I hope to get one next! I currently have a beautiful red Alessa Wellesley bag and a black wristlet - both leather.