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Kate Spade New York

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the absolute worst, most unethical and unprofessional company I have ever worked for or even heard about. - Manager Kate Spade New York Employee Review

1.0
Jun 20, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

product is cute, nice details. stores seem fun and whimsical, visuals are strong. compensation and benefits are above average.

Cons

where do I start. Imagine working for the worst sorority you can imagine, full of the most catty, superficial, petty, backstabbing gossipy girls (and I'm talking about upper management and executives as well as store level employees). I am embarrassed I ever worked for this company and can't believe I lasted as long as I did. If you shop in one of the stores and feel like they are talking about you after you leave the store or while you are in the fitting room, you are probably right. If you call HR, you will be blackballed by the sorority and things will get bad -fast. Mean Girls style. Avoid this brand - you will be talked about behind your back, thrown under the bus, gossiped about - it's middle school all over again. If you miss middle school, consider working at kate spade.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I love that company offers wellness days and other benefits to focus on your mental health. I also like how there’s more training outlets for leadership and stylist.

Cons

The only con I would say is having an extra layer up for mental health insurance for stylist

3.0
Jul 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Majority of cross-functional team members are great to work with, toxic behavior is rarely tolerated.

Cons

Back to back deadlines No time for vacations (deadlines also consistently shift, making it difficult to pre-plan vacations that aren't a 3 day weekend) No growth/promotions (even when you've been handling tasks that were your boss's job for 4 years) Underpaid and overworked

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