Designer Thursday: Kate Spade and Current Elliot create Westward

You wouldn't necessarily think to combine preppy chic Kate Spade with boyfriend jean queens Current Elliott (stylists and designers Emily Current and Merritt Elliott), but that is exactly what happens in the new collection Westward.  These two sets of designers meet in the middle to create a collection of leather goods that isn't perfect, but still lovable (how could you not love purse names like wanderlust and runaway).
Texture and sparkles collide in Westward making this an unexpected collection for Kate Spade.  The prices are a bit higher than typical Kate Spade, but I am intrigued by the slightly edgier feel and use of ostrich embossing.  Of course I'll also wait and see if prices end up coming down as well.

What do you think of this collection?

Westward ingénue clutch, Kate Spade, $545.00

Westward adventurer satchel, Kate Spade, $795.00 

Westward curiosities satchel, Kate Spade, $1,095.00 

Westward runaway duffle, Kate Spade, $1,295.00