NEW YORK — Kate Spade New York kicked off its post-holiday markdown push across its official website and outlet store, stacking an extra 40% off sale items while the outlet side advertises discounts that can reach up to 70%, Dec. 27, 2025.
The Kate Spade after-Christmas sale lands at a moment when shoppers are spending gift cards, swapping returns and hunting for “second-chance” deals that often feel as aggressive as late-November promotions.
Kate Spade after-Christmas sale: what’s actually on offer
On the brand’s main site, the promotion is centered in Kate Spade’s sale section, where prices show an additional 40% off at checkout on eligible markdowns. The fine print matters: Kate Spade spells out eligibility, exclusions and where the offer does (and doesn’t) apply on its promotion terms page.
Meanwhile, the outlet side is running a separate, clearance-focused event. The Kate Spade Outlet clearance event page highlights “up to 70% off” pricing across categories that commonly include handbags, wallets, jewelry and shoes—often with additional clearance incentives layered in, depending on the item.
Handbags and small leather goods: Look for practical staples (crossbodies, satchels, totes) first; those tend to sell out fastest when extra markdowns stack.
Shoes: If you’re picky about sizing, filter early—post-holiday runs can be spotty once popular sizes go.
Jewelry: These pieces are usually easier to “try” online and can be the best value when discounts go deep.
Why shoppers say it “rivals Black Friday”
Part of the buzz is the math. Kate Spade’s own Black Friday FAQ and deals page describes Black Friday as typically offering 20% off select items—meaning an extra 40% off sale can, in some cases, outpace what shoppers expect from November.
Recent deal roundups have also helped amplify the moment. A People.com write-up of the end-of-season discounts points to “double discount” pricing across bags, wallets and jewelry, with final prices shifting quickly as inventory moves.
A familiar pattern, year after year
The Kate Spade after-Christmas sale isn’t a one-off. A year ago, Real Simple highlighted a Kate Spade Outlet after-Christmas sale that leaned heavily on steep markdowns and fast-selling classics. And in the Black Friday orbit, both ET Online’s 2023 deal coverage and Refinery29’s 2023 outlet roundup documented the brand’s history of stacking discounts to move volume.
Bottom line: If you’re shopping the Kate Spade after-Christmas sale, treat it like a limited-inventory news event: read exclusions, compare main-site vs. outlet pricing, and move quickly if you find a color or size you actually want—because the best deals tend to disappear first.
