WorldDesigner Kate Spade, one of the biggest names in American fashion known especially for her sleek handbags, was found dead Tuesday in her New York apartment. It was so associated with the city that she eventually added its name to her label, Kate Spade New York. In 2017, Coach (now Tapestry) bought the Kate Spade label, the last remnant of Liz Claiborne, in a deal worth $2.4 billion. "My grandmother gave me my first Kate Spade bag when I was in college. Actress Lena Dunham said: "Kate Spade was more than a designer.

Source: Sunday Times June 06, 2018 00:56 UTC