Just an idea, the blacking out could be like what other outlets do to labels to prevent returns to the full-price stores. I could be wrong, but I would think it has nothing to do with the country of origin.
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Just an idea, the blacking out could be like what other outlets do to labels to prevent returns to the full-price stores. I could be wrong, but I would think it has nothing to do with the country of origin.
i recently bought my first kate spade bag online from bloomingdales - the cobble hill little curtis in black. the leather is quite lovely and it's a great size for me - not too big and not too small. however, it doesn't seem to close all the way without some effort - seems like the zipper sticks in a few places. 
do any other little curtis owners on the forum have this problem?
do any other little curtis owners on the forum have this problem?
i recently bought my first kate spade bag online from bloomingdales - the cobble hill little curtis in black. the leather is quite lovely and it's a great size for me - not too big and not too small. however, it doesn't seem to close all the way without some effort - seems like the zipper sticks in a few places.
Hi, not sure if this helps as I don't have the little curtis but I have the little minka and another (I can't remember the name) with a zipper and both used to give me problems. My little minka is fine now but i'm still having some problems with the other bag. I think it takes awhile for the zippers break in.
I love kate spade, quality is amazing and you can always find something you like - especially in the outlets!
Over a month later and no refund. I guess they were just jerking me around. I give up.
I have about 40 of her bags that span many years and many collections. The older ones have held up beautifully. I even authenticate her purses for several online and local consignment companies, and I own stock in Fifth & Pacific... The company that owns ks, Juicy Couture, etc. So, yeah, I love her designs and quality... Wonderful stuff!!I have recently started buying several Kate Spade Bags. Actually they now over power my Coach Bags.
The designs are simple yet elegant. The feel of the leather is fabulous. I'm in awe of the 14Kt gold accents, and i just love her logo.
my experience with Kate Spade has been very positive, The sales reps, Customer service treat me really nice. As with Coach.
there is not a special section in the Purse Forum for Kate Spade lovers. But they are well made and High quality.
Would love to hear anyone's thoughts.. pros and cons.. hopefully all positive
I started out a MK fan. But, after I discovered the quality, color & style of Kate Spade I absolutely fell head of heels. I even bought her dinnerware sets!
I have been in 3 different Kate Spade boutiques in the Chicagoland area and I have never seen the blacking out of words on the tag but who knows that isn't to say it doesn't happen in some places.
My very first Kate Spade bag was beautiful but unfortunately I had to return it! The body of the bag was a nice cream color with black accents. The cream color soaked up any and every color it came in contact with! The back of the bag where it rubbed against my body ended up looking rainbow colored after only a few months of use. Luckily I bought it at Nordstrom so I was able to return it with no questions askedI have recently started buying several Kate Spade Bags. Actually they now over power my Coach Bags.
The designs are simple yet elegant. The feel of the leather is fabulous. I'm in awe of the 14Kt gold accents, and i just love her logo.
my experience with Kate Spade has been very positive, The sales reps, Customer service treat me really nice. As with Coach.
there is not a special section in the Purse Forum for Kate Spade lovers. But they are well made and High quality.
Would love to hear anyone's thoughts.. pros and cons.. hopefully all positive
I have bought two more Kate Spade bags since then (both of which have been black) and I have had much better luck!
I have several KS bags in rotation. I also check the website monthly to see what is on sale, the only way I can afford KS. I LOVE the colors!
I have nothing but good things to say about my Kate Spade bags. The designs may be simple and not fashion-forward, but for a young professional like me they are very office-appropriate.
I've had one of my Kate Spade bags (the Eaton Square Maryanne) for about 4 years already and it still looks as good as the day I bought it.
I've had one of my Kate Spade bags (the Eaton Square Maryanne) for about 4 years already and it still looks as good as the day I bought it.
I have probably a couple dozen Kate Spade items and all of them have held up well so far (my jenkins blue little minka has lost some color on the shorter handle, but is otherwise great). One thing I will say is that I've had some trouble with their quality control--a couple bags and a watch have all come clearly damaged or incorrectly made (got a bag once with a handle sewn on perpendicular to what it was supposed to be). Their items are so beautiful and well made (and I definitely have more KS stuff than any other designer), but they need to step up the QC! Usually it's not too much of a hassle to exchange, but it's still kind of annoying when you're waiting for an exciting bag to arrive and when it comes, it's no good.
I've seen her bags for years, but only recently started to buy her products. I started out as an LV girl because I liked the lightness of the coated canvas and their designs, but I also love Coach and MJ for MJ bags.
I first bought a cute cover for my iPad Mini, in the Kate Spade store. The service level there was top notch, everyone was so friendly and upbeat, and so when I needed something bigger than my MJ Natasha, I looked at Kate Spade's Little Minka. Love!! I now have one in afogato (neutral) and a violet I found on Ebay. My only concern it that now I'm thinking of the Midnight Blue and Black Little Minkas. That seems like a lot of Minkas!
I first bought a cute cover for my iPad Mini, in the Kate Spade store. The service level there was top notch, everyone was so friendly and upbeat, and so when I needed something bigger than my MJ Natasha, I looked at Kate Spade's Little Minka. Love!! I now have one in afogato (neutral) and a violet I found on Ebay. My only concern it that now I'm thinking of the Midnight Blue and Black Little Minkas. That seems like a lot of Minkas!
I agree with the posters here that Kate Spade's quality of bags, wallets are really great! I'm close to several of Kate Spade outlets and I think for the price, the quality is top-notch. Sometimes when Im lucky, the outlet boutiques have great sales like 50% off the whole store. Love it!