Kate Spade

Kate Spade is probably one of the best stores inn the Citygate Outlets. I find that a lot of the stores here, being outlets, feature all the rejects and last-​seasons that nobody wanted to buy. There’s a sort of staleness in the air, and nothing just really catches your eye.
But Kate Spade is different. Kate Spade is actually one store that doesn’t scream ‘everything here are leftovers from seasons’ pasts’. Maybe it’s the bright colors? I don’t know, but going into the Kate Spade at Citygate always excites me. First of all, there are 30% discounts even on new items — yes, NEW items. And as for all the older stuff, you can expect anywhere upwards of 50% off! And unlike many of the stores in the outlets, the stuff here actually looks good — cute handbags, quirky accessories and wallets in neon, but not tacky, colors — all at discounted prices? Yes please!
Actually, the main reason why I hold the Kate Spade outlet so dear to my heart is because I once saw a nice leather bucket bag at the Sogo store. I was thinking of buying it, but the next time I was back it was gone — and then, months later, I saw it at the outlet at a 50% discount! It was such a steal, and I was elated when I saw it. So if you see something at Kate Spade, hold your breath and head to the outlets a couple of months later — they just might have it and at a fraction of the price you saw it for!
On the downside, the store is often pretty crowded, mostly with mainlanders doing their shopping while towing along suitcases. The sales ladies are more likely to help them than to help you out, so don’t expect top notch service here.
But seriously — if you’re at Citygate, don’t miss Kate Spade. It’s one of the few outlet stores where the stuff isn’t just obviously thrown here because it was the least popular in the range. You’ll be able to snag some great deals here, so what are you waiting for?