kate spade new york swimdress from the "Crescent Bay" collection in solid microfiber. High neckline with keyhole front. Signature bow hardware. Thin straps tie behind neck. Open back. Flounce skirt. Nylon/spandex. Imported. About kate spade new york: In 1993, former magazine accessories editor Kate Brosnahan created a sleek black handbag under the label kate spade new york that became famous around the world. In 2007, Deborah Lloyd, formerly of Banana Republic and Burberry, took the helm as president and chief creative officer with an aim to broaden the line while honoring its history. Craig A. Leavitt joined shortly thereafter to realize the global potential of the brand that now has dozens of retail shops, a thriving e-commerce business, and boutiques around the world and has grown to include shoes, jewelry, fragrance, eyewear, hosiery, tabletop, paper, and women's ready-to-wear.