Kate Spade is known for its simple, clean designs that often feature a Kate Spade logo on the front or back. They appeal more to younger consumers for their classic designs and affordability.
While both are high-end brands, most Kate Spade bags can be yours for more or less $150-$300, while Michael Kors bags typically retail for $300-$500 or more.
Both KS and MK bags typically go on sale a few times a year, for example on Black Friday. Also, Kate Spade offers a generous 10% discount on its website for those who sign up to their newsletter.
Kate Spade bags are reliable everyday bags constructed with high-quality leather and other materials like nylon, canvas, fabric, pebbled leather, and more.
Both Kate Spade and Michael Kors use Saffiano leather, which is a water-repelling, scratch-resistant calf leather with a criss-cross pattern. Saffiano leather is often often considered the most durable leather type.