Behind each creation of the .Kate Lee house are the finest leathers, an essential noble material, and behind each of these leathers is a know-how that crosses the years in a timeless way. The result is high quality, innovative and diversified collections. The collections are colourful, modern and feminine.
The skin, the grain, the tanning, the dyeing...the meticulous research through the different Italian and French tanneries will lead to the creation of varied styles that you can find every season. The choice of leather is part of the first stages of creation and will immediately set the tone for the style of the bag. Leather with reptile print or wrinkled leather will tend towards a rock side, while smooth leather will bring softness for classic lovers.
At .Kate Lee, the variety of leathers and colors allows each of you to find what suits you. It's the possibility of remaining completely yourself while accessorizing your outfit as you wish.
Everything comes together to obtain a set of must-have handbags mixing technique and creativity, classicism and modernity, femininity and practicality.
Leather work is an essential element of creation and the quality of the materials is reflected in its texture, its suppleness and its finishes. It will sublimate over the years by its patina which will underline its elegance and nobility. The creation of each piece of leather goods will reveal a great unsuspected complexity: cutting the leather, texture, hand-printing, painting, assembly... no detail is left aside, thanks to an undeniable quality requirement. .
Concerned about the eco-responsible context, the house always seeks to direct its lines of bags and small leather goods towards a more sustainable and ethical fashion. Nothing is lost, we avoid waste and this is how leather scraps will be used and can become card holders, kits, purses but also new ranges of iconic pieces while keeping this precious know-how and this attention to the smallest details. After all, there's no choosing between style and durability.
All the importance of this work will be reflected through the first reflex that customers will have when entering .Kate Lee in her Parisian boutique: touch and try, all of a sudden the quality has its effect.
You will sometimes find in the house .Kate Lee, the iconic models of the same line created in different leathers. A force of proposal that will allow you to have the format that suits you in your favorite leather.
Some details about the different leathers at .Kate Lee:
Looking for a timeless design with its rock touch? Opt for the lines or the calfskin with a printed effect with python, lizard or even crocodile motifs. The ultimate in reptile prints, inspired by their scales. A daring and graphic trend that has imposed itself in the dressing rooms of fashionistas and which stands out entirely by enhancing your urban outfit, everything is still in sophistication.
Result: you make the difference among so many cosmopolitan styles, and you are at the forefront of fashion. The desire to have an accessory that will be brand new in your wardrobe: a piece with a reptile print, handbag or clutch, will change everything.
This is when iconic pieces such as the DORIELLE, DORI, DRESSY, BYSA, EMELYNE come into play, not forgetting the essential MINI TINY EMELYNE, adorable creations in mini version.
Their python, crocodile and lizard prints sublimate each of the bags. Not only will you have the choice in shape and printing, but you can also choose your favorite color. Whether multicolored, two-tone or plain, all women find their ideal.
In a very affordable price range, it is possible to have a top-of-the-range piece of leather goods, made in very beautiful leather, without breaking the bank. And that makes it possible to have several because after all, we also like to renew our wardrobe according to the season so why not opt for beige in summer and the same bag in camel color for winter.
According to habits, the DORIELLE or DRESSY tote bags will suit women who need space, while the DORI, BYSA and EMELYNE shoulder bags will be perfect for those looking for lightness, needing only their essentials.
The MINI TINY EMELYNE bag is a mini piece, the flagship of the collections. A unique bag to discover urgently in store or on the website www.katelee.fr .
It's all about keeping it practical and stylish. The quality of the leather will remain intact regardless of the texture and appearance of the desired finish.
If you prefer smooth leather, this is the time to look at our emblematic lines MARJANE, BYSA, the PETITE GIBECIERE EMELYNE or the ANITA among many others. This leather will keep its natural aspect and its particularity and you will find the choice among a palette of timeless and sparkling colors.
Don't miss the leather lines with their velvet look, especially on the ULLY, ZELIE and MINI FLEYA lines. Your sense of touch will be immediately conquered by the softness of the velvety appearance. Ultra-supple leathers for optimal lightness.
The lines of TANYAL, TANE and MARJANE bags will feature incredibly supple and textured grained leather. Whether it's the TANYAL and MARJANE shopping bags, or the small TANE shoulder bag, their leather reveals the lightness you need for the day.
Elegance will be on the lines CABAS VELYA and MINI CABAS VELYA with their patent leather which will immediately give a touch of chic to your look. Choose from your favorite colors. This leather allows you to add a glamorous touch whether you are wearing a casual or chic style at the moment. As often in bag collections, find the large format accompanied by its small format, to choose according to your preference or to associate to complete the favorites.
At .Kate Lee, the leathers are also used differently and can be mixed to give a new texture to the bags. This process gives rise to models in bi-material leather, both smooth and velvety, which you will find in the MINI LYNAH bag collections, the FRINGES NOIR lines with their sublime fringes or even the EMY shopping bag collections.
Another way of working this noble material will be in the glazing of the leather for a new aspect which comes to upset habits. It is an effect that you can find in particular in the FIONA and MINI FIONA bags and which is not only sublimated by this glazed leather but which is also a slightly cracked leather. You have there a perfect combination of vintage and modern style at the same time, ultra flexible and light.
An infinite variety of leathers that continues to develop thanks to research and reflection with the aim of creating elaborate, unique, original and trendy leather goods each season.
OUR EXPERTISE
Caring about every detail of the making of a bag does not only concern the final product but also all the know-how part that will give birth to this new creation. From the first idea to the implementation of the bag in the store, the art of leather goods is punctuated by various stages which are numerous and the house is always concerned about the quality and the respect of each of these stages which leave nothing to the chance. Each piece of leather goods thus becomes an icon of the brand, reflecting a know-how born from the house's passion for leather goods.
Since its beginnings, .Kate Lee has defended a demanding and meticulous know-how that responds to the aspiration to offer quality leather goods. Each of the bag models is a demonstration of craftsmanship behind which are hidden hours of work, reflection and improvements to achieve the best possible version of the leather bag with the greatest care: design, leather cutting, assembly , sewing, finishes... always ending with an essential quality control. Finishes and production processes are constantly subject to very precise checks, regardless of the geographical location of the workshops.
The expertise of the house and the know-how it possesses will make it possible to transform leather into a unique fashion accessory. All models of bags and small leather goods are made in the continuity of this artisanal know-how. Every detail has been studied to offer the most accomplished and complete bag: well-placed zipped compartments, pockets, zipper, buckles...
This know-how and precise manufacturing techniques are reflected in the quality of the leather goods collections we offer. The house has never ceased to offer lines of quality leather bags, trendy, colorful and always highly worked down to the smallest detail. It's all this work in the details that will make the difference and that will highlight our DNA.
Up to date with current trends while continuing to satisfy customers, .Kate Lee always remains attentive to their expectations, which remain at the forefront of reflection. This is the house's true red thread, with a desire to constantly improve. Sleek shapes join bold tones, the assurance of the interpretation of French chic. Each design, both refined and practical, is the result of a great sense of creativity and know-how in this field.
Leather is a living and timeless material requiring our attention, and bags are sometimes subjected to various daily tests through our use. Because it is important to continue to satisfy customers, who are also concerned about responsible consumption, the house has set up a repair service in its own workshops, which gives your bags a second wind. .Kate Lee and small leather goods accessories. Customers can count on the skills and expertise of our workshops to provide quality work. This restoration also constitutes a preservation of the environment on its scale by allowing customers to use their bags and accessories in a more sustainable way. The important thing is to benefit from a real guarantee, which we continually offer. We help you keep your favorite pieces longer.
In addition, it is common that you have become accustomed to your bag, this traveling companion with whom you share your daily life, and in the wish to keep this comfort and your habits, the house offers to bring it back so that it can be carefully studied and the teams will always try to find the most suitable solution for the case presented. Do not hesitate to contact the teams at your disposal by e-mail, by telephone, or by WhatsApp.
