Designer Kate Spade arriving at the 2002 Ace Awards presented by The Accessories Council at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. November 5, 2002. Photo by Evan Agostini/ImageDirect.

R.I.P. Kate Spade: How the Legendary Designer Changed the Accessory Game

By Morgan C. Schimminger

Iconic designer Kate Spade was found dead today at the age of 55 from an apparent suicide. Her legacy lives on, however, in the colorful bags, shoes, shades, books and home goods she crafted during her time at the helm of her eponymous brand.

A former accessories editor for Mademoiselle, Spade (born Kate Brosnahan in Kansas City, Mo.) launched her brand back in…

Morgan C. Schimminger
Morgan C. Schimminger

​As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.

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