Kate Spade has launched a range of limited-edition arm candy with M&M’s and it is selling like hot cakes. The New York-based fashion brand, which has been sported by Kate Middleton on several occasions, connected the world of fashion and confectionery to bring fans its first candy-inspired handbags, jewellery and accessories ahead of Black Friday.
Shoppers can now carry on oversized classic Peanut M&M’s cross body with dainty chocolate gems as bag ornaments to their Christmas party for a bit of nostalgic fun; or there’s a single M&M’s chocolate top handle bag for making a statement. Princess Kate has been a fan of Kate Spade fashion pieces and was previously seen wearing the designer’s polka dot dress and floral gowns.
With prices starting from £75, you can shop the Kate Spade Charm Huggies in the shape of chocolate “lentils” – choose from colours like red, green, purple and blue. The Kate Spade x M&M’s Linear Earrings, £135, are beautifully designed with the multicoloured gems inspired by the iconic chocolate snack.
As for arm candy, the M&M’s x Kate Spade New York Embellished 3D Crossbody, £450, is not to be missed. The bold ‘M’ logo is sequin lined and the unique “lentil-shaped” bag has a zip closure with a top handle, so it can be carried by hand or worn as a crossbody bag using the adjustable strap.
Available in brown, green or purple, it can be easily matched with smart casual dress like this Metallic Tweed Sweater Dress (£327 with code BLACKFRIYAY).
Shoppers can also enjoy up to 50% off on selected handbags in Kate Spade’s Black Friday sale. This Perfect Large Tote, reduced from £399 to £199, can be your new work bag. It’s a do-it-all crossgrain leather tote that holds everything you need for the day.
One Trustpilot reviewer shared: “This bag is elegant, versatile and spacious without being huge. It easily fits a laptop plus personal objects and it also has some useful compartments for small itens. The quality is great, leather, zipper, metallic parts, strap support, all seem to have good resistance and longevity.”
But if you want something more secure, then perhaps the Gramercy Small Flap Shoulder Bag, which is also in the Black Friday sale for £185 instead of £375. It’s small enough to carry under your arm but you can also wear it as a crossbody.
Fans can also snap up winter essentials and Kate Spade partywear in the sale. Dazzle in this white embellished beanie (now £56, was £80) and get cosy in this Awning Stripe Fuzzy Scarf (now £49, was £70) or dance your night away in these silver Garnish Zip-Up Pump Booties, also 30% off.
One customer however complained about the delivery service and detailed: “The handbag is lovely but I arranged for delivery three times with DPD. Each time they said there was no-one there to sign for the parcel. I was at home each time and no-one tried to deliver a parcel. I eventually got someone to pick it up at a Post Office.”
Aspinal of London is another luxury brand that also launched their Black Friday sale, giving customers up to 50% off on premium quality leather goods. The Mini Mayfair in gold glitter is a top choice for parties, now discounted to £476.