y2k kate spade new york black nylon small sam box bag

the look

the original kate spade new york sam, the boxy little nylon tote that launched the brand in 1993 and defined the late 90s and early 2000s. this is the small size in black, with the tiny woven black kate spade new york label on the front, slim top handles, and silver-tone feet on the base. inside, a fold-over flap closes with a magnetic snap, and the khaki lining is printed with black squares and little k's, with a zip pocket and a slip pocket. this lining dates it to the original run, not the recent reissue. perfect for a phone, cardholder and lipstick.

please note: the lining has a little light staining. see photos.

details

• era: late 1990s to early 2000s
• designer: kate spade new york
• origin: made in china
• design: small structured box tote in black nylon with woven black logo label, two top handles, four silver-tone base feet, interior fold-over flap with magnetic snap, back zip pocket and slip pocket, khaki k and square print lining. materials and percentages - content tag not present; nylon exterior based on hand and construction
• condition: excellent: crisp nylon and bright hardware, with a little light staining on the lining
• size & fit: small top-handle bag, carried by hand or in the crook of the arm. holds a phone, cardholder, keys and lipstick.
• flat measurements: width 9 in, height 7 in, depth 3 in, handle drop 5 in (estimated from photos)