Today, Kate Spade, the woman, celebrates her 52nd birthday and even though Deborah Lloyd has taken over her brand’s design department, the legacy of cheeky, fun and innovative accessories lives on at the house. Below, 17 of our favorite Kate Spade bags in honor of its co-founder’s big day.
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Fall 2012
A carryall fit for the Riddler.
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Spring 2014
We wouldn't mind being single in Paris if it means we'd get to carry this clutch everywhere.
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Fall 2012
Grandpa's old car, transformed into a purse.
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Spring 2013
An apple a day keeps the fashion police away.
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Spring 2013
An onomatopoeia will really make your accessory game pop.
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Fall 2014
A bag we'd love to take out.
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Spring 2015
This is the kind of snail that always wins the race.
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Fall 2013
Portrait of a (very stylish) lady.
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Fall 2012
Just a little light reading for the smart, fashionable girl on the go.
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Fall 2014
A bird in the hand is worth two in a cage.
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Spring 2015
We just want to hop out of the Kate Spade store with this bag in our clutches.
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Fall 2014
Who knew a chubby kitty would make such a cute accessory?
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Spring 2015
When feeling crabby is actually a good thing.
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Spring 2013
The future's so bright, even this bag's gotta wear shades.
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Spring 2013
Now if only this came with a built-in radio...
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Spring 2015
You never know when you'll need an emergency watering can.
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Spring 2014
We'll go from zero to 100 real quick.
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