In 2012 Kate Spade New York opened two stores in Germany (KadeWe and Alster Haus).

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Twenty years ago, Kate Spade launched her company, Kate Spade New York, with a collection of nylon bags.

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The company projects that by 2016 Kate Spade New York will reach 475-550 company-owned and partnered owned stores worldwide with 250-300 in North America.

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At the end of 2012 there were 205 Kate Spade New York stores in 20 countries plus 12 Jack Spade stores in 4 countries.

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Fans who missed the chance to preview the designs will be happy to know that they bear some resemblance to Kate Spade New York items, but cost less.

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It opened on March 1, and is the first step toward putting Kate Spade Saturday on the international fashion map, alongside its chic mother, Kate Spade New York.

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Kate Spade New York is a global company.

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