She re-entered the fashion world in 2016 with a fashion brand named after her daughter called Frances Valentine.įollowing the news of her death, Kate Spade, which is now owned by Tapestry, released a statement on her death:
Spade sold her company in 2007 to spend more time with daughter Frances, who was born in 2005.
The handbag line expanded into a lifestyle brand through the years, with the company now offering jewellery, clothes and even home goods. The iconic American fashion designer built her empire in 1993 with then-boyfriend Andy, whom she met in college. She was also the aunt of actress Rachel Brosnahan, who stars in “The Marvellous Mrs.
Spade, born Katherine Noel Brosnahan, leaves behind husband Andy (who is the brother of actor David Spade) and daughter Frances. “It was over family problems … in her relationship,” a police source told The Post. Spade’s husband was reportedly in the apartment at the time of her death. Ask daddy!”Ī source also told The Post that the fashion designer appeared to be having relationship problems, which may hint at why she took her own life. In the note, Spade told her 13-year-old Frances that she should not blame herself for her suicide, police sources told Page Six.Īccording to law enforcement officials, the note read, “Bea – I have always loved you. Officials also revealed that the Kansas City, Missouri-native left behind a note.
Just minutes later, she was pronounced dead at the scene. She was found unresponsive by her housekeeper who immediately called 911. Fresh facts have emerged as the world continues the mourning of the death of famous fashion designer, Kate Spade at only 55 years old.Īccording to multiple reports, the American fashion designer hanged herself with a red scarf on a doorknob inside her New York City apartment.