Kate Spade: Fashion Designer Dies at 55

Kate Spade was an American fashion designer. Born Katherine Brosnahan on December 24, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, she worked as an accessories editor at Mademoiselle.

She founded the handbag company Kate Spade New York in 1993 with her husband Andy Spade. Her colorful, playful designs made the brand hugely popular. She sold the company in 2007 and later created a new brand called Frances Valentine.

She died by suicide in her apartment in New York City on June 5, 2018, at age 55.

Achievements: Founder of Kate Spade New York.

Birth: December 24, 1962 - Kansas City, Missouri.

Profession: Fashion designer.

Interesting Facts: She started her business with $20,000.