No matter the season, Kate Spade New York’s chief creative officer, Deborah Lloyd, doesn’t stray too much from easy-sell classics synonymous with the label. Pert and prim uptown-y cocktail shift dresses were adorned with bows and ruffles, while there was also a funkier disco theme, which resulted in metallic dot patterns on wraparound dresses and slinky suits. Separates with a less formal vibe were refreshing, like a leather A-line miniskirt with a scalloped hem or a blazer with pointed lapels, both of which could easily be worn from day to night.
It was the brand’s powerhouse selection of accessories, though just as cheeky and animated as it typically is, that came with the most clever additions: Lloyd is taking the idea of monogramming to the next level, and for the first time Kate Spade New York is introducing an array of personalization options like leather and metal stickers for bags and phone cases to spell out phrases or names, as well as customizable tassels. “People are sick of logos!,” said Lloyd. “They want their own logos.” The idea may soon be applied to KS’s lower-priced Broome Street line as well.
Speaking of the Broome Street collection, there seems to be more experimentation within the off-duty diffusion line. One of the standouts was a fun riff on the omnipresent hoodie, which was rendered in a striped pattern with a slight peplum. It was a surprising take on the sporty item, but still retained the Kate Spade New York look with its ladylike signature trims and silhouette—a look that we hope to see more of in the future.
