Shine on! Fall’s obsession with glitter and sequins has a little something for everyone, from a sparkly water bottle to statement-worthy pink glitter flats. This seasonless trend has legs from back-to-school through the holidays.
TREND FINDER: FLORAL PRINTS & EMBROIDERY
Florals: a staple no matter what the season. We all know floral prints to be quite bright, however for the fall season we are mostly seeing them making their way into darker hues. Just like with previous seasons, this trend can be found on a handbag, a pair of booties, …
TECH STYLE GUIDE
We are living in a world of technology that is constantly evolving and has become part of our everyday lives. Accessories Magazine’s Tech Style Guide brings you the ultimate list of trendy and stylish accessories for the tech-savvy consumer!
Kate Spade & Co. Boasts Q4 Results, Tempered Outlook
New York—Kate Spade & Co today reported better-than-expected fourth quarter sales thanks to improvements in its comp store sales and expanded margins. Nonetheless, the company tempered its forecast. For the three months ended Jan. 12, the handbag and accessories company earned earned 32 cents a share (excluding items) in-line with …
Kate Spade, the Person, Takes New Brand Name
New York—What’s in a name? Plenty if you happen to be Kate Spade, the person—not the brand, that is. In a report from Business of Fashion, the designer formally known as “Kate Spade has changed her surname to Valentine, partly in honor of a celebrated family name and partly as …
Everpurse Announces Partnership with Kate Spade
Chicago–Everpurse, the fashion-tech startup that developed a line of handbags with embedded smartphone chargers, has recently announced a licensing partnership with Kate Spade New York. The terms of the deal are undisclosed. The announcement comes as more fashion brands are adding technology to their wearables products. This is a somewhat …
Kate Spade Q4 Sales Jump 45% But Outlook Disappoints
New York—Kate Spade & Co. reported today that fourth quarter profit missed estimates dented by its exit of Kate Spade Saturday and Jack Spade. Sales, however, jumped 44.7% but the brand’s outlook disappointed analysts. Kate Spade posted a fourth quarter profit of $127 million, or 99 cents a share, up …
Fossil 4Q Results, Outlook Disappoint
Richardson, TX—Fossil Group Inc. saw its shares fall in trading earlier today after the watch and accessories company reported late Tuesday a fourth quarter earning miss and a lower-than-expected outlook. Fourth quarter net income rose about 4% to $154.1 million, or $3 a share. That was up from $148.5 million, …
Kate Spade Rethinks Kate Spade Saturday, Jack Spade Brands in Strategic Review
New York—Even though Kate Spade & Co. boasted Thursday of a 40% net sales gain for 2014, the handbag and accessories brand announced it would be shuttering its Kate Spade Saturday and Jack Spade brands. Kate Spade & Company is absorbing key elements of Kate Spade Saturday’s success into kate …
Kate Spade Q3 Sales Soar 30%, Comps Up
New York—Kate Spade & Company reported today better-than expected third quarter sales, raising the brand’s forecast for the eyar. For the quarter ended Oct. 4, Kate Spade posted a 30% increase in sales to $250.4 million. Kate Spade is now forecasting greater earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and …
2014 ACE Awards Sparkle and Shine
New York–It was a glittering, well-accessorized affair, filled with talent and teeming with beauty. Yet this 18th Annual ACE Awards (standing for Accessories Council Excellence) was more than just a yearly celebration of the industry’s shining stars; it was a celebration for the Accessories Council itself, celebrating 20 years in …
Kate Spade & Co. Q1 Sales Climb on Namesake Brand
New York—Kate Spade & Co. today said its first quarter revenue climbed though the company’s loss from continuing operations widened. For the quarter ended April 5, the apparel, handbags and accessories company (previously known as Fifth & Pacific and before that Liz Claiborne Inc.) earned $46.2 million, or 37 cents …
Kate Spade Completes Hong Kong, South East Asia Deal
New York—Kate Spade has completed the acquisition of its Hong Kong, South East Asia business from long-term distribution partner Globalluxe. The $34 million acquisition was announced last year and is part of the company’s strategy to fully- or partially-own the majority of its Asia-based businesses. In Hong Kong, Macau, and …
Coach Posts Q2 Fall in Profit as U.S. Sales Continue to Falter
New York—Shares of Coach Inc. slumped more than 7% in trading today after the handbag and luxurygoods brand reported a 16% drop in its second quarter profit on top of a 5.6% drop in sales. For the quarter ended Dec. 28, Coach posted net income of $297 million, or $1.06 …
Fifth & Pacific to Change Name, CEO
New York—More changes are afoot at Fifth & Pacific Cos. Inc., formerly Liz Claiborne Inc. and parent now only to Kate Spade after jettisoning Lucky Brand and Juicy Couture. On Thursday, the company noted that since is it a single brand entity now, its name would once again change—this time …
Fifth & Pacific Narrows Q3 Loss, Kate Spade Sales Soar
New York—A leaner Fifth & Pacific Companies Inc. today reported a narrowed third quarter loss, helped by another quarter of double-digit sales increases at kate spade new york. For the quarter ended Sept. 28, the former Liz Claiborne Inc. posted a loss of $16.87 million, or 14 cents a share, …
Trend Finder: Patent Leather
Slick and shiny, patent leather adds a chic gloss to all types of accessories this fall. Where to Find Patent Leather (Sponsored): MZ Wallace Large Metro Tote in Black Lacquer Style Number: 3710434 SRP: $215 888-600-5559 www.mzwallace.com Jennifer Behr Patent Bow Barrette SRP: $98 each 718-569-2896 www.jenniferbehr.com Kate Spade New York Glossy …