Celebs mourn Spade’s death

Hollywood stars and public figures like Ivanka Trump, Lena Dunham and Adam Best took to social media to pay tribute to fashion designer Kate Spade, who was found dead in her apartment in New York. She was 55.

The designer apparently hanged herself on Tuesday. 

In the 1990s, Spade created a line of handbags that turned her into a household name. Her company, Kate Spade New York, has over 140 retail shops and outlets around the US, as well as at 175 international locations.

In a now-deleted tweet, fellow designer Kenneth Cole praised Spade’s impact on the fashion industry. 

Kenneth Cole: “She alone did not change the handbag world but she was an inspiring accessory.” Rosie O’Donnell tweeted support to Spade’s brother-in-law, David Spade, with the tweet “all my love to you Dave”.

David Spade: “Katy at my book signing. I love this pic of her. So pretty...  It’s a rough world out there people. Try to hang on.” US President Donald Trump’s daughter and senior White House advisor, Ivanka Trump: “Kate Spade’s tragic passing is a painful reminder that we never truly know another’s pain or the burden they carry.” — IANS