The Clutch team is deeply saddened to hear that American accessory designer and business woman, Kate Spade, has left us. She was a pioneer in the field of accessory design and style. Kate created easy to wear, fun bags for the modern American woman. Her brand paved the way for women in the accessory design industry, especially in New York City. Our Clutch founder, Laura Dotolo was incredibly influenced when she started this company in the same factory as Kate Spade, back in 2001. Kate Spade has been a great inspiration to our American made company.