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The watch company will design, manufacture, and distribute Kate Spade New York watches.
Under a new licensing deal, Movado Group will produce Kate Spade New York Watches, with a new collection debuting in spring 2027.
New York—Movado Group has inked a global licensing deal with Kate Spade New York.
The watch company will now design, manufacture, and distribute Kate Spade New York watches worldwide.
The new watch collection is set to debut in spring 2027, blending Kate Spade New York's playful and feminine design aesthetic with thoughtful functionality.
The watches will feature several of the brand’s signature motifs, including the spade heart, scallop-edge detailing, and spade flower motif.
The new timepieces will have a range of case shapes, with crystal markers, mother-of-pearl dials, signature prints, dynamic textures, and metallic accents, along with Kate Spade leather strap styles.
"We are honored to partner with Kate Spade New York and bring the brand's distinctive design language to the watch category," said Allison Robbins, president, licensed brands & commercial, Movado Group.
"From its playful sophistication to its instantly recognizable brand codes, Kate Spade offers a unique opportunity to create beautiful timepieces that resonate with consumers globally.”
The collection will retail from $148 to $298, and will be available via select department stores, specialty retailers, and digital channels next spring.
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The watch company will now design, manufacture, and distribute Kate Spade New York watches worldwide.
The new watch collection is set to debut in spring 2027, blending Kate Spade New York's playful and feminine design aesthetic with thoughtful functionality.
The watches will feature several of the brand’s signature motifs, including the spade heart, scallop-edge detailing, and spade flower motif.
The new timepieces will have a range of case shapes, with crystal markers, mother-of-pearl dials, signature prints, dynamic textures, and metallic accents, along with Kate Spade leather strap styles.
"We are honored to partner with Kate Spade New York and bring the brand's distinctive design language to the watch category," said Allison Robbins, president, licensed brands & commercial, Movado Group.
"From its playful sophistication to its instantly recognizable brand codes, Kate Spade offers a unique opportunity to create beautiful timepieces that resonate with consumers globally.”
The collection will retail from $148 to $298, and will be available via select department stores, specialty retailers, and digital channels next spring.
"We are thrilled to partner with Movado Group as we enter this next chapter for Kate Spade watches," said Charlotte Warshaw, vice president, Americas wholesale, global licensing & collaborations, Kate Spade New York.
"Movado Group's proven expertise in building successful global watch businesses, combined with its commitment to quality, innovation, and brand stewardship, makes them an ideal partner. Together, we look forward to creating collections that celebrate Kate Spade New York's iconic aesthetic and deliver meaningful connections with consumers around the world."
Movado’s licensed brand portfolio also includes Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, and Coach.
Founded in 1993, Kate Spade New York offers handbags, clothes, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. It is part of Tapestry, alongside Coach.
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