Kate Spade New York is an American luxury fashion house founded in January 1993 by Kate and Andy Spade. Combining trending colors and unique styles with classic silhouettes and traditional shapes, Kate Spade bags are beloved for being sturdy and reliable while also having a little something extra. Seen on the arm of everyone from your favorite influencers to Kate Middleton, Kate Spade handbags have been growing in popularity since the brand started way back in the 1990s.