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Shop (and Accessorize) Kate Spade’s Bestselling Bags
The holiday season has officially commenced (we know, we can hardly believe it!). This means that just as you might be picking out the most symmetrical and fragrant of Christmas trees at this moment, to adorn with charmingly chic baubles, so too is it the time to treat yourself to a bit of a style upgrade… and accessorize it in a way that the purchase truly deserves.
Enter Kate Spade‘s instantly covetable, trendy-yet-timeless assortment of handbags fit for all your needs and preferences. Not only does the iconic, founded-in-1993 label offer shoulder bags perfect for gifting to every woman in your life (or keeping all to yourself), Kate Spade is also coming in hot with no shortage of new jewelry, shoes, apparel, and accessories, all capable of making your bag of choice the ultimate personality statement this fall and winter.
Doubting the fact that Kate Spade bags — the status symbol of every city-dwelling young female in the early 2000s — are still “in” this year? Think again. With the likes of Ice Spice, Charli D’Amelio, influencer Rain Judge, and Laufey starring in its latest campaigns, Kate Spade has secured a firm spot for itself in our day and age: consistently releasing fashions and accessories that are quick to become TikTok-viral and end up as more of a need and not a want among tastemakers.
All your favorite celebrities have hopped on the Kate Spade bandwagon by now, with no signs of ending their love affairs with the brand that, for more than two decades, has been synonymous with a kind of preppy, feminine, and very much accessible aesthetic. Lola Tung recently stepped out with a Kate Spade crossbody while promoting “The Summer I Turned Pretty,“ making it an integral part of her press tour outfits. Olivia Rodrigo, too, has been spotted wearing the brand on multiple occasions this year alone: most recently seen hauling her Liv Shoulder Bag, donned in conjunction with an airy blouse and straight-leg jeans. And McKenna Grace carried the Duo Suede Crossbody while outside the CBS Morning Show to promote her new film “Regretting You” in New York.
All this is to say, investing in a Kate Spade handbag this season just might turn out to be your best financial decision of 2025. Every single style here, after all, manages to fuse mid-range price tags with the kinds of textures (think suedes or high-end pebbled leathers) and silhouettes (crescent-shaped crossbodies, bucket bags, slouchy ones, and the perennially popular top-handles) that have proven to be the It-things of fall/winter 2025 in top designers’ collections.
The best part? Now is the most optimal time to dive into (and shop) Kate Spade’s selections. After all, the brand has just kickstarted its early Black Friday sale, featuring 50-percent-off deals on select leather goods, 30 percent off full-price jewelry, and an additional 40 percent off everything in the sale section — all the more reason to welcome Christmastime with a lil’ splurge.
And because we’re in the business of going the extra mile for our readers, we’ve suggested three unique ways to dress up your fresh Kate Spade purchases — in a way that aligns with the leading trends while ensuring your ensembles turn every head on the street as soon as you wear them outside. Cheers to one stylish holiday!
Add the Fuzz
Kate Spade Duo Crossbody Bag
If the Labubu craze has taught us anything, it’s that fuzzy bag charms resembling animals are very much on-trend as we speak, meaning you absolutely must doll up your Kate Spade Duo Crossbody Bag — a Laufey-approved, leather-clad pick that you can wear four ways, including as a clutch or over your shoulder — with one. Our suggestion? None other than the endlessly adorable Faux Fur Bunny Bag Charm.
Every chic bag also needs a best friend in the form of a classy dress you can wear to every last holiday happening this year. Let it be Kate Spade’s Mixed Media Midi Dress, with its knit bodice, taffeta skirt, and the kind of pitch-black colorway that will let all your bags, charms, and other Kate Spade must-haves play starring roles.
In case that infusion of gray, by way of the bunny charm, isn’t enough, add some more color to your festive getup with a pair of Bunnie Pumps (not pictured) — swathed in silvery metallic leather and equipped with an oversized bow for making unforgettable first impressions, from the dinner to the dance floor.
Shown With: Kate Spade Mixed Media Midi Dress ($298), Kate Spade 3d Faux Fur Bunny Bag Charm ($98)
Pick a Charm (and Earrings for Good Measure)
Kate Spade Halo Suede Large Bucket Bag
In case you’re not yet familiar with the Kate Spade Halo Suede Large Bucket Bag, it deserves a reintroduction of sorts. By all measures, it’s quite the looker, what with the catchall’s Purple Agate colorway and suede exterior, the latter aspect securing an extremely soft underhand feel while the former takes care of things in the autumnal trends department. As far as functionality goes, the bag also stands out from the crowd on the basis of its zip and slip pocket options for all your valuables, adjustable shoulder strap, and substantial size (a 15-inch height, to be exact) that can accommodate everything from a laptop to the notebook where you house your doodles.
Now, onto the fun part — the bling! Our editors suggest pairing your buy with the top-selling Molten Glass Statement Studs from the brand. A bit of contrast play between green and purplish-red never hurt anyone, after all, and the brass-slash-cubic zirconia earrings are also quite en vogue right now, given their sculpturality. As for the adornment that deserves to be featured front-and-center on the actual Kate Spade suede bag, we have a good feeling you’ll fall in love with the Sammy Bag Charm. Though it’s not on sale for the label’s early Black Friday markdown event, every dollar of that price tag becomes worth it when you consider the charm’s serpent-inspired design (an ode to the Year of the Snake), polka dots, pop of bright green, and floral appliqué added in for bonus points.
Shown With: Kate Spade Molten Glass Statement Studs ($61.60), Kate Spade Sammy Bag Charm ($118)
Pair With Sensible Loafers, and Don’t Forget the Scarf
Kate Spade Liv Crossbody Bag
Want to “Jane Birkin-ify” your Kate Spade acquisition? Pamper it with a scarf — specifically the Coastal Scene Silk Square Scarf that will add some colorful oomph to the brand’s Liv Crossbody Bag in the Milk Glass hue: a neutral-toned, easy-on-the-eyes offering with a pebbled leather composition and the kind of profile that will let you easily transition the item from day to night. That scarf though? It’s a style statement through and through, so get ready for many a compliment regarding the accessory’s beachy motifs and vivid color palette.
If you’re searching for the ideal footwear to don alongside this bag — at your nine-to-five, fancy holiday dinner party, and everything in between — the Lori Patent Leather Loafers come in handy. They’re sleek, they’re sophisticated, they’re comfortable, and they’re on sale. What’s not to love?
Shown With: Kate Spade Lori Patent Leather Loafers ($178), Kate Spade Coastal Scene Silk Square Scarf ($88)
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Meet the Author
Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on must-shop brands, like Kate Spade, and their new arrivals ahead of the holidays.
