Summer is coming, and it’s coming fast! Don’t blink; you might miss it! While MDW kicks off summer in the city, which means the start to summer Fridays, drinks outdoors, tanning in the park, and more, the official start to summer comes with the summer solstice. The temps haven’t heated up just yet, but the bag heat certainly has! We thought it was time to head back all the way uptown to Gossip Girl’s territory: The Upper East Side. In early June, we spent an afternoon camped out by Bergdorf Goodman to see what stylish Upper East Siders were carrying as summer ramps up. We continued our day with a stroll past some of the best luxury boutiques to bring you some stunning street-style bags, all spotted IRL in the UES area! Check out a fresh new set of BITW below.
One of the main reasons why Kate Spade New York is so popular is the brand’s simple beginnings, being the product of a woman and her dreams. After working at various shops and fashion magazines, Kate Spade was frustrated by the lack of practical yet stylish bags, saying ’I wanted a functional bag that was sophisticated and had some style’. So, in 1991, she took the leap and quit her job to begin her own accessories brand with her husband Andy. A lot of the most iconic Kate Spade New York bags, like the swan logo and classic tote, were released in their first line and been a staple ever since.
Building an empire from their home, Kate and Andy Spade did everything from designing to marketing for their first collections, building the company as a passion project, being a major reason why people love to support the brand.
Being designed after Kate Spade’s desire for stylishly practical bags, Kate Spade New York bags are the perfect, reliable every day bags. With the majority of the range being made from high-quality leather, it means that the Kate Spade bags can get wet without your work notes being ruined. They’re also really secure, with their tote bags being designed with zip tops to keep your things safe, making them an ideal city commute bag.
With such a varied range, Kate Spade handbags are so popular, as you really can find the right bag for any need or occasion, from secure totes to stylish top handle handbags, letting you pick a stylish and practical Kate Spade bag to suit your life.
