Who owns Kate Spade New York?
Kate Spade New York is owned by Tapestry (the United States, NYSE: TPR), which has owned the brand since 11 July 2017.[1] Kate Spade New York was founded in 1993 in New York and was independent until 2017.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Tapestry, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1993–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Founded
- 1993
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Accessories & footwear › Handbags & accessories
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: TPR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Kate Spade New York
Kate Spade was founded in 1993 by a magazine accessories editor who could not find a simple, well-made handbag, and launched with six boxy nylon shapes. Coach acquired the brand in 2017 for $2.4 billion. That purchase led the buyer to rename itself Tapestry, since it now owned several brands rather than being one.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Kate Spade New York?
The parent company of Kate Spade New York is Tapestry, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Kate Spade New York American?
Yes. Kate Spade New York originated in the United States in 1993 and its owner, Tapestry, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Tapestry owned Kate Spade New York?
Tapestry has owned Kate Spade New York since 11 July 2017.
Who owned Kate Spade New York before Tapestry?
Kate Spade New York was an independent company from its founding in 1993 in New York until Tapestry acquired it in 2017.
Is Kate Spade New York still owned by Tapestry?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Kate Spade New York is still owned by Tapestry. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Tapestry, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-08-13 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 13 August 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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