Today is my last day at Arizona State University and so I think it’s fitting to devote today’s VPOD to the designer Kate Spade, one of ASU’s most famous graduates.

A journalism major, Kate began her fashion career in the accessories department at Mademoiselle where she became inspired to start her own line of handbags. But handbags were just the beginning! The Kate Spade brand has since grown to include stationery, shoes, clothing, bedding, perfume, wallpaper and more.

And while her early vintage-inspired bags are sure to be on vintage fashionista hotlists in years to come, today’s VPOD is bound to be highly collectible as well.

This Kate Spade limited edition Barbie was issued in 2003 and reflects Kate’s personal style with both a miniature wicker Kate Spade handbag and a Kate Spade-labeled canvas tote to house an adorable pup.

It’s a future fashion collectible for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Broadline Dolls.

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