Pop of Color: Discover Kate Spade’s Ads Through the Years

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published September 20, 2017

Discover Kate Spade ads throughout the years
Discover Kate Spade ads throughout the years

New York-based fashion brand Kate Spade is well-known for its colorful prints and patterns. Throughout the years, its advertising campaigns embrace a whimsical mood that is a Kate Spade signature on its own. Founded in 1993, the company produces clothing, bags, accessories swimwear and much more. At its roots, Kate Spade pushes its customers to embrace their individual style.

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Looking back at Kate Spade ads, top models such as Karlie Kloss, Jourdan Dunn and Fernanda Ly have appeared in the glamorous shoots. When it comes to bag; bow details and zany prints are absolute standouts. Whether in a library, a New York diner or on the city streets; Kate Spade’s campaigns always bring a fantastical element to every season. Discover some memorable ads from the brand below!

Photos: Kate Spade Ads & Campaigns

Kate Spade's advertising campaigns are well-known for their vibrant colors
Kate Spade’s advertising campaigns are well-known for their vibrant colors
Pink balloons take the spotlight in Kate Spade's spring-summer 2006 campaign
Pink balloons take the spotlight in Kate Spade’s spring-summer 2006 campaign
For the spring-summer 2006 campaign, Tim Walker captures Kate Spade girls in a library
For the spring-summer 2006 campaign, Tim Walker captures Kate Spade girls in a library

Kate Spade Bag Campaigns

Kate Spade features a playful scene for its spring-summer 2009 ad campaign
Kate Spade features a playful scene for its spring-summer 2009 ad campaign
Actress Bryce Dallas Howard appears in a cheery scene for Kate Spade's spring 2011 ad
Actress Bryce Dallas Howard appears in a cheery scene for Kate Spade’s spring 2011 ad
Retro style takes the spotlight in Kate Spade’s spring-summer 2012 campaign
Retro style takes the spotlight in Kate Spade’s spring-summer 2012 campaign
JiHye Park looks fresh in Kate Spade's spring-summer 2014 advertising campaign
JiHye Park looks fresh in Kate Spade’s spring-summer 2014 advertising campaign modeling a bow-embellished bag

Kate Spade Coats & Jackets

An image from Kate Spade's fall-winter 2014 campaign
An image from Kate Spade’s fall-winter 2014 campaign
Iris Apfel fronts Kate Spade's spring-summer 2015 ad campaign wearing a striped jacket
Iris Apfel fronts Kate Spade’s spring-summer 2015 ad campaign wearing a striped jacket
Karlie Kloss is a gift in a faux fur jacket for Kate Spade's Holiday 2015 ad campaign
Karlie Kloss is a gift in a faux fur jacket for Kate Spade’s Holiday 2015 ad campaign
Jourdan Dunn looks like a woman on the go for Kate Spade's spring-summer 2016 campaign
Jourdan Dunn looks like a woman on the go for Kate Spade’s spring-summer 2016 campaign
Fernanda Ly walks in New York with a camel for Kate Spade's spring-summer 2017 campaign
Fernanda Ly walks in New York with a camel for Kate Spade’s spring-summer 2017 campaign
Fernanda Ly poses in a New York diner wearing a red jacket for Kate Spade's fall-winter 2017 ad campaign
Fernanda Ly poses in a New York diner wearing a red jacket for Kate Spade’s fall-winter 2017 ad campaign

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