Two years later, Spade and her husband sold the Kate Spade brand so that Spade could devote more time to raising their child. In 2004, Spade shared her personal style and philosophies in her three books: Manners, Occasions and Style. While they sold the business to the Neiman Marcus Group in 1999 - which was later sold to Fifth & Pacific (formerly Liz Claiborne) in 2006 - the Spades remained active forces within the brand they built. Kate Spade went on to offer products in a range of categories, from eyewear to shoes to paper goods, in more than 450 stores globally. In 1996, the Council of Fashion Designers of America honored Spade's classic designs by giving her the "America's New Fashion Talent in Accessories" award. The company, which went on to carry fashion items beyond her signature bags, grew to include several retail outlets and saw its products featured in such high-end stores like Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
Her husband became her partner, and, over the years, their business expanded internationally. Her handbags were distinctive for their modern, sleek look, pops of color and utilitarian shapes. Spade put her knowledge and interest in accessories to work, launching her own brand of handbags in 1993 and opening a small boutique in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan soon after. She would spend five years at Mademoiselle, eventually becoming a senior fashion editor and head of accessories, before leaving in 1991 to put her creative energy toward designing her own line. In 1985, after earning a degree in journalism, she went to work for Mademoiselle magazine in New York City.
Kate Spade was born Katherine Noel Brosnahan on December 24, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was found dead in her New York apartment from an apparent suicide on June 5, 2018.
Spade sold the remaining shares of her company in 2006, but later resurfaced with a new fashion brand. Fashion designer and businesswoman Kate Spade launched her own line of handbags in 1993, and the company expanded to include numerous retail outlets and selling its products through high-end stores.
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