Kate got her start in the ’80s working for women’s magazine “Mademoiselle” in Manhattan, when she moved in with Andy Spade — David Spade’s brother. She and Andy met in college while working at a clothing store. She then started her small handbag line in the early ’90s that has now become a major lifestyle brand and fashion empire. With fun shapes and bold colors, Kate Spade certainly made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
Kate sold her company in 2007 and took some time off to raise her daughter — but got back in the game in 2016 by launching a new fashion brand called Frances Valentine named after her 13-year-old daughter. She was 55 years old.
Rest in Peace, Kate. The Fashion Bomb Daily team sends our condolences to the Spade family.
