Kate Valentine (born Katherine Noel Brosnahan; December 24, 1962 – June 5, 2018), known professionally as Kate Spade,[1][2] was an American fashion designer and businesswoman. She was the namesake and former co-owner of the designer brand Kate Spade New York. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Spade was the sister-in-law of David Spade.
Kate Spade | |
|---|---|
| Born | Katherine Noel Brosnahan December 24, 1962 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 2018 (aged 55) New York City, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, U.S. |
| Other names | Kate Valentine |
| Education | University of Kansas Arizona State University |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer, businesswoman |
| Years active | 1985–2018 |
| Known for | Kate Spade New York Frances Valentine |
| Spouse |
Andy Spade (m. 1994) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Rachel Brosnahan (niece) David Spade (brother-in-law) |
Kate and Andy Spade founded Kate Spade New York in 1993. She sold the company to Neiman Marcus Group in 1999 and the rest of the company in 2006.[3]
In 2016, she and her partners launched a new fashion brand called Frances Valentine.[4]
On June 5, 2018, Spade committed suicide by hanging herself at her Manhattan apartment.[5][6] She was 55 years old.[7] There was a suicide note.
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