Khaite Cate Leather Top Handle Bag

Name: Khaite Cate Leather Top Handle Bag
Brand: Khaite
SKU: B0498514
Price: 4800.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Khaite Cate Leather Top Handle Bag exudes a restrained retro mood with modern poise. Calfskin leather reads lush and supple in the hand, while Empire hardware plated in 18-karat gold crowns the frame with a sculptural gleam. The kiss-lock closure reinforces the vintage frame silhouette, giving the bag a quiet, collectible luxe that feels at once heritage-inspired and of the moment.

Carrying options stay clean and selective: a top carry handle sits comfortably in the hand or at the elbow, and an interior card slot keeps essentials neatly organized. The structured silhouette and flat base help it stand its ground on a desk or a console, while the minimalist lines layer easily over tailored daytime looks or sleek evening ensembles. It transitions across settings with poised ease, elevating any edit with a touch of refined glamour.

True to Khaite's world of timeless luxury, Cate fuses archival charm with contemporary wearability. The 18-karat gold Empire hardware and a calfskin frame anchor a bag that feels as invest-worthy as it looks, Made in Italy and built for years of city moments.

Materials / Fabrication

Calfskin leather bag
Empire hardware plated in 18-karat gold
Kiss-lock closure
Frame silhouette
Top carry handle
Interior card slot
Structured silhouette with flat base for stability
Made in Italy

Recommended Care

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust after use.
Condition calfskin leather with a leather conditioner periodically.
Avoid water and moisture; if slightly damp, pat dry and air dry away from heat.
Store in a dust bag in a cool, dry place; stuff with tissue to help maintain shape; avoid hanging by the handles.
Use leather cleaner or conditioner only as directed on the product; seek professional cleaning for deep stains or damage.

The Khaite Moodboard

Khaite Resort 2027 Gives American Sportswear a Khaite Edge

Khaite Resort 2027 brings Catherine Holstein back to the pieces that built the New York label, leather outerwear, lace slips, cashmere knits, Lotus bags, and boots with real presence. As Khaite reaches its 10 year milestone, the season feels less like a reset and more like a clean pull from the brand’s own wardrobe vocabulary. The clothes are direct, tactile, and very clear about what the Khaite woman wants to wear now.

Khaite Fall 2026 Brings Cinematic Runway Drama

Khaite presented its Fall 2026 runway collection at New York Fashion Week inside the Park Avenue Armory. A massive curved LED wall stretched across the venue and projected the words “Now you are here. Here you are now” as guests entered the room. The installation rose nearly sixty feet high and formed the visual backdrop for Catherine Holstein’s latest show. Designed with architectural designer Griffin Frazen, the set created a reflective atmosphere before the first model stepped onto the runway. The show continued Holstein’s vision of the Khaite woman through precise tailoring, dramatic eveningwear, and details that shifted the mood of familiar silhouettes. Lace, velvet, and sharp outerwear appeared throughout the lineup, creating contrast between romantic dressing and structured pieces. The show builds on the direction Holstein established in previous seasons, which you can see across earlier Khaite runway coverage on The Cool Hour.

Khaite Pre-Fall 2026 Rewrites Fit Through A Sharper Sensual Mood

Khaite opens Pre-Fall 2026 with a kind of charged hush that feels familiar if you follow Catherine Holstein. The collection turns its focus toward silhouettes that tilt, curve, or fall slightly off center. Jackets close with buttons that sit a touch higher on one side, skirts drift along the hip with a natural sway, and sheer layers create small ripples that catch the eye before fading back into the look. The effect gives the clothes a human pulse, as if they were shaped by the rhythm of someone already living in them. It feels personal and a little unruly in a way that suits the brand’s grounded attitude.

About Khaite

Khaite is a New York City based contemporary women’s fashion label that offers an array of ready-to-wear pieces. Launched in 2016, designer Catherine Holstein has been creating elevated classics that can be worn forever. Timeless pieces are designed to transcend trends. Clean lines, modern silhouettes, and wearable staples embody Khaite collection. Shop the latest collection from Khaite, ranging in slip dresses to cozy sweaters, fitted jeans, pants, knitwear and shirts.