American designer Kate Spade's passing shook the fashion world, and with good reason: the unapologetically cheerful, quirky collections her namesake label rolled out every season became her hallmark. Always whimsical and awe-inspiring, we list down 10 of the brand's most iconic, unforgettable bags, from timeless to novelty.
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A true '90s classic, the boxy nylon Sam Bag very recently got a revamp just this Spring 2018.
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SO CUTE. The Pollie Birdcage Bag from Fall 2014 had us all atwitter.
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Bloom, bloom! The Spring Forward Flowerpot Crossbody was nearly every girl's dream—green thumb or not.
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Timeless and instantly recognizable, the ever-versatile Cedar Street Bag is still the perfect working girl tophandle.
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Yes, the Steal The Spotlight Camera Crossbody is a literal, actual camera bag. Witty!
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Hot, fresh, and delicious, indeed! The Cinema City Popcorn Bag made for a quirky spin on the usual bucket silhouette.
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Tom & Jerry was totally our fave cartoon, too. Say cheese, because the Cat's Meow Mouse Bag is a definite collectible!
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Now, a toast! We'll never quit swooning over the sparkly, rose-tinted perfection of the Champagne Bottle Bag. Cheeky.
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Time's up. The Grand Station All Aboard Clock Bag spawned a ton of imitations—that's how iconic it became.
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The headturning Flights of Fancy Balloon Wristlet had us floating on cloud 9.
