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Shop Kate Spade’s best-selling bags (and accessories)
The holiday season has officially begun (believe it or not!). This means that just as you might be choosing your most symmetrical and fragrant Christmas tree to decorate with charming and chic baubles right now, it’s also time to treat yourself to a little style upgrade and accessorize in a way that really deserves that purchase.
Kate Spade’s coveted range of trendy yet timeless handbags is perfect for every need and taste. Founded in 1993, this iconic brand not only offers shoulder bags that are perfect for gifting (or keeping all to yourself) for every woman in your life, but Kate Spade also stands out with no shortage of new jewelry, shoes, apparel, and accessories. All this allows you to make the bag of your choice the ultimate statement of individuality this fall/winter.
Have you ever doubted the fact that the Kate Spade bag, which was a status symbol for every young woman living in the city in the early 2000s, is still “still around” this year? Let’s think again. The latest campaign features appearances from Ice Spice, Charli D’Amelio, influencers Rain Judge, Laufey and more, cementing Kate Spade’s place in the modern era. In other words, they continually release fashions and accessories that quickly go viral on TikTok and ultimately become a necessity rather than a demand among tastemakers.
All of your favorite celebrities have now jumped on the Kate Spade bandwagon, and there’s no sign that their relationship with the brand, which has been synonymous with a certain preppy, feminine, and very approachable aesthetic for over two decades, is ending. Laura Tung recently appeared in a Kate Spade crossbody while promoting “The Summer I Turned Pretty.”,“It’s become an essential part of her press tour outfits. Olivia Rodrigo has also been spotted wearing the brand multiple times this year alone, most recently seen carrying a ribbed shoulder bag paired with an airy blouse and straight-leg jeans. And McKenna Grace carried a duo suede crossbody.” While in New York outside the CBS Morning Show to promote his new movie “Regretting You.”
That means investing in a Kate Spade handbag this season could be your best financial decision in 2025. After all, every style here successfully marries a mid-range price point with the variety of textures (think suede and premium pebbled leather) and silhouettes that have proven to be IT (think crescent crossbody, bucket bag, slouchy, and perennial favorite top handle). Fall/Winter 2025 collection from top designers.
The best part? now of It’s the perfect time to dive into (and shop) Kate Spade’s selection. After all, the brand just launched an early Black Friday sale with 50% off select leather goods, 30% off full-priced jewelry, and an additional 40% off. all Our sale section has plenty of reasons to welcome the Christmas season with a little extravagance.
And because we’re in the business of going the extra mile for our readers, we’ve come up with three unique ways to dress up your new Kate Spade purchase. This is a way to stay in line with key trends and ensure your ensemble turns heads around town the moment you wear it outside. Cheers to a stylish holiday!
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kate spade duo crossbody bag
if Love bu trend If this has taught us anything, it’s that fuzzy bag charms that resemble animals are very much on trend right now. must Accessorize with one Kate Spade Duo Crossbody Bag, a Laufey-approved leather-covered pick that can be worn four ways, including as a clutch or as a shoulder bag. What are our suggestions? Nothing short of an adorable faux fur bunny bag charm.
Every chic bag also needs a best friend in the form of a classy dress to wear on the last holiday of the year. Go for Kate Spade’s mixed media midi dress. With a knit bodice, taffeta skirt, and all-black colorway, bags, charms, and other Kate Spade essentials take center stage.
If the infusion of gray with bunny charms isn’t enough, add a little more color to your festive outfit with bunny pumps (not pictured). Wrapped in silver metallic leather and topped with an oversized bow, it’s sure to make an unforgettable first impression from dinner to the dance floor.
Display contents: Kate Spade Mixed Media Midi Dress ($298), Kate Spade 3D Faux Fur Bunny Bag Charm ($98)
Choose your charms (and earrings)
kate spade halo suede large bucket bag
If you haven’t heard of the Kate Spade Halo Suede Large Bucket Bag yet, it’s worth reintroducing. The catch-all Purple Agate colorway and suede exterior make it look very good no matter how you look at it, the latter ensuring a super soft feel while the former takes things in the fall trend department. When it comes to functionality, this bag stands out from the crowd for its zipper and slip pocket options for all your valuables, adjustable shoulder strap, and ample size (15 inches tall to be exact) to hold everything from your laptop to a notebook to store your doodles.
Now for the fun part— It sparkled! Our editors recommend purchasing this in conjunction with the brand’s best-selling Molten Glass Statement Studs. After all, a little contrast play between green and purplish red never hurt anyone. Brass slash cubic zirconia earrings are also very trendy right now, given their carving properties. When it comes to decorations worthy of being front and center on an actual Kate Spade suede bag, you’ll love Sammy’s bag charms. Although it’s not on sale during the label’s early Black Friday price drop event, it’s worth every dollar of its price tag when you factor in the charm’s snake-themed design (an ode to the Year of the Snake), polka dots, pops of bright green, and added bonus points for floral appliqué.
Display contents: Kate Spade Molten Glass Statement Stud ($61.60); Kate Spade Sammy Bag Charm ($118)
Pair it with stylish loafers and don’t forget a scarf.
kate spade liv crossbody bag
Want to “Jane Birkinize” your Kate Spade acquisition? Splurge on a scarf. Specifically, the Coastal Scene Silk Square Scarf, which adds a colorful vibrancy to the brand’s ribbed crossbody bag in a milk glass hue. A neutral-toned product that’s easy on the eyes, it has a pebbled leather construction and the kind of profile that allows you to easily transition the item from day to night. What about that scarf anyway? This is a style statement through and through, so be prepared to receive lots of compliments regarding the accessory’s beach motif and vibrant color palette.
If you’re looking for the ideal shoe to wear with this bag for any occasion, from a 9-to-5 party to a fancy holiday dinner party, the Lori Patent Leather Loafers come in handy. Sophisticated, comfortable, and Now on sale. What’s not to love?
Display contents: Kate Spade Loli Patent Leather Loafers ($178); Kate Spade Coastal Sheen Silk Square Scarf ($88)
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Stacia Datskowska Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked as an assistant digital editor at ELLE DECOR, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through the lens of design. Over the past five years, her byline has appeared in USA Today, the Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, the Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Before joining ELLE DECOR, Datskowska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tent pole sale events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskowska regularly reports on must-have brands like Kate Spade and new arrivals for the holiday season.
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