Kate Spade was founded in 1993 by Andy and Kate Spade, specializing in handbags, later expanding into fashion accessories, stationery, and bed linens, including sunglasses.

In 1999 Kate Spade sold 56 percent interest in their company to Neiman Marcus.

Kate Spade Sunglasses are manufactured with high quality materials, combining high fashion with class and style.  All Kate Spade Sunglasses are made with UV protected lenses to keep harmful radiation from entering your eyes. 

Safilo is the licensed manufacturer of Kate Spade Sunglasses.

Established by the Tabacchi family in 1934, Safilo manufactures and distributes eyeglass frames, sport goggles and sunglasses, selling its products in sporting goods stores and through opticians under their own Carrera and Smith brands and more than twenty licensed names including Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Kate Spade, Liz Claiborne and Hugo Boss.

Using subsidiaries and distributors through out the world, Safilo offers its products in over 120 countries.