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Kate Spade launches beauty collaboration with Clinique

Prestige beauty brand Clinique has unveiled its first-ever collaboration with fashion and lifestyle designer brand Kate Spade New York. The playful collaboration combines Kate Spade’s vibrant patterns, including springtime florals, stripes, kisses, and graphic polka dots with a collection of Clinique's best-selling ‘Pop Plush’ creamy lip...

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Coach parent Tapestry raises FY outlook on strong Q3

Luxury fashion group Tapestry has upped its full-year guidance after outperforming its own expectations in the third quarter of the year. The New York-based group, which owns brands Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, reported a 5 percent increase in net sales to 1.51 billion dollars in the three months to April 1. The company saw strong...

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Tapestry appoints Alan Lau to its board of directors

Tapestry, Inc. has appointed Alan Lau to its board of directors. The appointment of Lau to the board brings the membership to eleven. Alan Lau is the chief business officer for Animoca Brands since July 2022. In this role, Lau oversees and provides support to the company’s more than 340 portfolio companies and leads M&A and business development....

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NYFW: Kate Spade New York opts for geometric pattens and block colours for AW23

Kate Spade New York brought its colourful and playful aesthetic to New York Fashion Week to showcase its autumn/winter 2023 collection with a presentation at the Whitney Museum of American Art. 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Kate Spade New York and the brand famed for its playful accessories held an immersive presentation for its...

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Coach owner Tapestry ups FY profit outlook

Luxury fashion group Tapestry has upped its full-year profit guidance after reporting record earnings in the second quarter. The New York-based group, which owns brands Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, said it now expects earnings per diluted share (EPS) of between 3.70 dollars and 3.75 dollars, up from previous guidance of between 3.60...

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Kate Spade celebrates 30th anniversary with Pantone collaboration

Kate Spade New York has unveiled its own colour 'Kate Spade Green' in collaboration with Pantone, the global authority on colour. The newly minted green hue, developed by Pantone, pays homage to Kate Spade’s heritage as the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary and will be integrated across consumer touchpoints starting in spring 2023, including...

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Kate Spade New York launches resale programme with ThredUp

Kate Spade New York has joined the string of premium brands integrating ThredUp’s resale offering, with the launch of a ‘Pre-Loved’ programme that allows customers to shop secondhand items from the label. Via a dedicated ThredUp site, customers can both shop and resell select fashion items from any eligible brand, in exchange for Kate Spade...

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Coach parent Tapestry expects currency headwinds to impact FY23 results

For its first quarter Tapestry, Inc., parent to Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, reported net sales of 1.51 billion dollars, an increase of approximately 2 percent. The company said, excluding a 370 basis point headwind from currency due to the appreciation of the U.S. dollar revenue rose over 5 percent versus last year. Gross profit...

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Kate Spade opens festive pop-up in London

Kate Spade New York, the fashion accessory brand part of Tapestry, has opened an experiential pop-up for the holiday season in London. Located at 59 Greek Street in London, the festive pop-up will be open for four days, until November 13, and has been designed as a visual expression of the brand’s holiday campaign, complete with a secret disco...

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Tapestry and Kate Spade partner with Harlem’s Fashion Row on university programme

Tapestry and Kate Spade New York have announced a three-year partnership with Harlem’s Fashion Row’s (HFR) annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fashion Summit in a bid to support a diverse range of fashion talent. The collaborative programme will offer students at Bowie State University access to connect with Kate Spade’s...

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Tapestry sets 8 billion dollars revenue goal by 2025

Tapestry, parent company of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman plans to achieve revenue of 8 billion dollars by fiscal year 2025, representing a three-year CAGR of 6 percent to 7 percent. The company expects to reach earnings per diluted share of over 5 dollars, for a low-to-mid-teens three-year CAGR. Commenting on the plan, Joanne...

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Kate Spade names two new head product designers

Kate Spade New York has announced the appointment of Tom Mora and Jennifer Lyu as its new head product designers. Mora will serve as senior vice president (SVP) and head of design for ready-to-wear and lifestyle categories, while also overseeing the design direction for footwear, jewellery and home. He has previously worked in various positions...