Kate Spade New York
American fashion design house
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| 2019 | Anna Bakst announces her departure from the company, set to leave at the end of the year. |
| 2018 | Deborah Lloyd retires from her role as president and chief creative officer. |
| 2018 | Nichola Glass takes over as the new creative lead, debuting her first collection with the brand. |
| June 2018 | Following Kate Spade's death by suicide, Tapestry, Inc. announced a $1 million donation towards mental health awareness, with an initial $250,000 contribution to Crisis Text Line. |
| June 5 2018 | Kate Spade died by suicide, marking a significant personal tragedy for Andy Spade and their family. |
| March 23 2018 | Anna Bakst, former president of accessories and footwear at Michael Kors, is appointed CEO of Kate Spade & Company, reporting directly to Tapestry's CEO Victor Luis. |
| 2017 | Jack Spade maintained a full product line including Coal Bags, backpacks, wallets, small leather goods, and apparel on Amazon throughout the year. |
| August 2017 | Craig A. Leavitt concludes his role as CEO following the company's acquisition by Coach (now Tapestry). |
| July 2017 | Tapestry, Inc. purchased Kate Spade & Company for $2.4 billion, marking a significant ownership transition for the brand. |
| June 2017 | Jack Spade's e-commerce platform was discontinued, with its product line reduced to a sixteen-item 'Gifts for him' section on the Kate Spade website. |
| January 2015 | Jack Spade permanently closed all of its brick and mortar store locations following Kate Spade's acquisition by Tapestry (formerly the Coach Group), simultaneously closing Kate Spade Saturday stores. |
| February 2014 | Craig A. Leavitt becomes the chief executive officer of Kate Spade & Company. |
| April 2013 | Launched 'Live Colorfully', a new fragrance marking the brand's 20th anniversary, produced in-house. |
| 2010 | Released a fragrance called 'Twirl'. |
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