Kate Spade was an American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She was co-founder and co-owner of the designer brand Kate Spade New York.
Kate Spade Biography
| Real Name | Katherine Noel Valentine Brosnahan Spade |
| Nickname | Kate Spade |
| Profession | Fashion designer, entrepreneur |
| Date of Birth | 24 December 1962 |
| Age | 55 years (in 2018, at the time of death) |
| Birth Place | Kansas, City, Missouri, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Kansas, City, Missouri, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Traveling, designing, etc. |
Education Qualification
| School | St Teresa’s Academy |
| College | University of Kansas Arizona State University (transferred) |
| Education Qualification | Degree in journalism in 1985 |
Kate Spade Age
Kate Spade was born on 22 December 1965 in Kansas, City, Missouri, United States. She was 55 years old at the time of her death, and her zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Kate Spade Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Andy Spade |
| Spouse/Husband | Andy Spade (m. 1994, until death) |
| Children | Daughter – Frances Beatrix Spade Son – None |
Kate Spade Family
| Father’s Name | Francis Brosnahan |
| Mother’s Name | Juen Brosnahan |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | Reta Saffo |
Career
| Debut | During her college she worked in sales at Carter’s Men shop, in Phoenix |
| Awards | 1996 – America’s New Fashion Talent in Accessories 1998 – Best Accessory Designer of the year. 2004 – Giants of Design Award 2004 – American Food and Entertaining Award 2004 – Elle Décor International Design Award |
Kate Spade Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 160 cm In meters – 1.60 m In feet & inches – 5’4” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 56 kg In pounds – 124 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Kate Spade Death, Cause of Death –
| Date of Death | 5 June 2018 |
| Place of Death | Manhattan apartment |
| Cause of Death | Suicide by hanging |
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Kate Spade Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $100 Million (At the time of her death) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Business, designing, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Kate Spade –
- Kate Spade was born and raised up in Kansas, City, Missouri, USA to Francis and June Broshahan.
- Her father was the owner of a road-construction company.
- She was of mostly Irish descent.
- After graduation from St. Teresa’s Academy, an all-female Catholic high School, she attended to University of Kansas.
- She later transferred to Arizona State University and earned a degree in journalism in 1985.
- She joined the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority during her college.
- While in college she worked in sales at Carter’s Men shop, a men’s clothing store in Phoenix.
- At carter’s men shop, she met her future husband and business partner Andy Spade.
- In 1986, the couple had moved to Manhattan and Kate worked in the accessories department at Mademoiselle.
- She left Mademoiselle in 1991, achieving the rank o f senior fashion editor and head of accessories.
- She and her husband founded Kate Spade New York in January 1993.
- Kate Spade also had two brand extensions called Kate Spade Saturday and Jake Spade.
- In 1996, she sold a 56% stake in her business to Neiman Marcus Group, helping to expand the brand worldwide.
- A housekeeper found Spade dead in her Manhattan apartment on June 5, 2018. Her death was ruled a suicide by hanging.
FAQ:
Who is Kate Spade’s husband?
Kate Spade married to her boyfriend Andy Spade in 1994.
How old was Kate Spade?
Fashion designer Kate Spade was 55 yeard old in 2018 at teh time of death.
How did Kate Spade die?
Kate Spade commit a suicide by hanging on 5 June 2018.
Who is Kate Spade’s daughter?
Kate Spade’s daughter is Frances Beatrice Valentine Spade.
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