Kate Spade Company History

kate's taste for simple silhouettes, combined with her innovative use of fabrics, was a breath of fresh air in the accessories category. in 1993, with the humble intention of designing a bag she would carry, kate reinvented the handbag, starting a virtual revolution in the accessories market. in 1996, the council of fashion designers (cfda) honored kate and her unpretentious designs by awarding her america's new fashion talent in accessories. two years later, kate was honored once again by the cfda, this time as accessory designer of the year.