Kate Spade(1962-2018)
- Actress
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Kate Brosnahan was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1962. She majored
in journalism at Arizona State University (ASU), where she met her
future husband, architect Andy Spade. After college, she worked in the
accessories and art departments of Mademoiselle, eventually becoming
senior fashion editor and head of accessories. In 1991, she left
Mademoiselle to start a line of stylish and sensible handbags, and Andy
and Kate launched the design company "kate spade handbags" in 1993.
Today, Kate Spade also sells stationery, personal organizers, address
books, shoes, beauty products, perfume, raincoats, pajamas, eyewear,
and a home collection of bedding, bath items, china, and wallpaper. The
company, now owned by Neiman Marcus, reports annual sales of around
$200 million. It has won numerous fashion awards.
