when did Kate Spade lose her mind?

I've been a fan of Kate Spade shoes and bags for years.
I even have two of her bags - one is a Maira Kalman tote and the other is a black gros grain small tote that I use for evenings out.

But something seems to have gone awry with Kate. Tipped off by Bunnyshop, I think, I went to her site to see what was new.

I like Kate's site, it's clear and pretty and her 'behind the scenes' pages are neat. But the collection kind of baffles me...




This is the bag that BS mentioned - and I just don't get it either. Are my lip gloss and wallet in danger of freezing? How well could this bag possibly wear?
It's probably squishy and soft but I can't help feeling that down is better on a jacket. I put it down to Kate's quirky sense of humor.



See? Quirky. But with a cause...



I get it - but I'm not sure the Kate Spade carrying customers will go for it.



This is a typical KS shoe. Classic design with a twist.

And I can visualize this departure from her usual design...





They would indeed look lovely with cobalt tights.



Pre-boxed? What shoes don't come pre-boxed?


And this?



This doesn't seem very KS at ALL.
Keds, maybe...where is her signature kitten heel?

But this still isn't where she's lost me -
She starts losing me with this:



which is not a bag but a hair ornament.

And here she goes over the edge -



It's an Ugly Doll AND a bag.
It's face creeps me out.
And it's no better in a print.



So, for the moment, I'd say: stick with the adorable site



and you can thank me later for all the money you are saving on the bags....


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