Kate Spade

This brand makes a separate, cheaper line for outlets and off-price.

Verified Owner backed by a register page, filing or official source we opened.

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Ownership

  1. 1993
    Founded
  2. Now
    Kate Spade LLC Ultimate parent: Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR) Operating company
  3. 2026
    Checked
Kind of name
Runs an outlet lineProduct under this name may be mainline surplus or made-for-outlet. The label tells say how to spot which.
Market tier
Bridge
Outlet line
Kate Spade Outlet (made-for-outlet collections such as Newbury Lane)
Label tells
Made-for-outlet style numbers start with 'W' (e.g. WKRU...) while boutique styles start with 'P' (PXRU...); outlet tags say 'our price' rather than showing an MSRP; lining and logo plaque also differ.
Seen at off-price
Often
Also appears as
Kate Spade New York · kate spade outlet

Notes

Coach Inc. bought Kate Spade & Company in 2017 for $2.4bn. Watches, eyewear and fragrance are licensed categories.

Sources

  1. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tapestry,_Inc.
  2. forum.purseblog.com /threads/outlet-vs-retail.927749

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