Royals’ fave designer in suicide at 55
KATE Spade, the fashion designer loved by young royals, has died in an apparent suicide, aged 55.
She was found hanged in her Manhattan apartment by her housekeeper yesterday morning.
She left a note, said police sources.
Spade’s clothing, handbags and accessories were a favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge, her sister Pippa Middleton and Prince Harry’s new wife Meghan Markle.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Andy, and their 13-year-old daughter, Frances.
US reporter Christina Binkley once wrote: “When two women met and saw they were both holding Kate Spade bags, they’d nod at each other and understand. It was chic.”