HOLLYWOOD AND FASHION GRIEVE OVER KATE SPADE
Hollywood stars and public figures flocked to social media to pay tribute to fashion designer Kate Spade, found dead in her New York apartment. Spade, who was 55, apparently hanged herself, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The designer has been a rage since the 1990s, creating 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 those at 175 international locations.
In tweet that was later deleted (and slammed for calling Spade “an inspiring accessory”), fellow designer Kenneth Cole praised Spade’s impact on the fashion industry. Actor-comedian Rosie O’Donnell, tweeted support to Spade’s brother-in-law, actor David Spade. David tweeted a picture, captioning it: “Katy at my book signing. I love this pic of her. So pretty. I do not think everyone knew how fucking funny she was... It’s a rough world out there people. Try to hang on.” Reta Saffo, sister of the deceased designer has revealed that the latter suffered from depression for years but refused to seek help.
US President Donald Trump’s daughter and senior White House advisor Ivanka Trump, along with Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former POTUS Bill Clinton, too tweeted their condolences and spoke about the importance of seeking help for depression.
Pretty Little Liars’ Lucy Hale posted: “Very saddened to hear about the passing of Kate Spade. Mental illness does not discriminate.” Actor Lili Reinhart wrote on her Instagram story: “I’m so sad to hear about Kate Spade. We wore a lot of her designs on Riverdale and her artistic vision will be greatly missed.” Lena Dunham hailed the designer’s “quirky visual language” and thanked her as “one of the millions [Spade] made feel beautiful.”
Alyson Stoner also posted: “Kate. You never know what someone is going through. Please call. 24/7 Suicide Hotline.1-800-273-8255.” Actor and comedian Mindy Kaling wrote: “I am heartbroken about the news of Kate Spade. I have worn her clothes many, many times. They were colourful, bold, cheerful, and encouraged women to find the twinkly person inside them. You could not walk into her boutiques and not smile. Rest In Peace, Kate.”
Kate Spade was more than a designer. She had a quirky visual language that captivated bat mitzvah girls and artists alike.
LENA DUNHAM ACTOR
I do not think everyone knew how f**king funny she was... It’s a rough world out there people. Try to hang on.
DAVID SPADE ACTOR AND KATE SPADE’S BROTHERINLAW
Very saddened to hear about the passing of Kate Spade. Mental illness does not discriminate and can happen to anyone with any circumstances.
LUCY HALE ACTOR