Fashion designer Kate Spade [1] has sadly passed away [2] at the age of 55. As soon as the news broke of her apparent suicide, tributes began to pour in from fans of the iconic brand, with celebrities, fashion insiders, and the general public all reminiscing about when they got their first Kate Spade handbag.
Kate Spade launched her eponymous brand [3] in 1993, with a line of lust-worthy It bags that became a status symbol for girls who grew up in the '80s and '90s [4]. As the designer's popularity grew, her namesake brand also expanded into the fashion empire it is today, which now sells everything from clothing, shoes, and jewelry to fragrance and even home goods.
Over the years, countless Hollywood stars have been photographed wearing the brand on and off the red carpet including Mandy Moore [5], Kate Bosworth [6], and Kerry Washington [7]. Even Kate Middleton [8] and her sister, Pippa, are fans. As we mourn the loss of the iconic designer, read through for a look back at some of our favorite Kate Spade fashion moments worn by celebs.
The Duchess of Cambridge wore a printed Kate Spade dress [10] as she attended a World Mental Health Day celebration in October 2016 in London.
Kate also accessorized her Marchesa Notte gown with red Kate Spade statement earrings [11] as she attended the opening night of 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal in April 2017.
The duchess was spotted in the brand again in November 2017. This time she wore a stylish polka-dot-printed dress.
Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton, is also a fan of the iconic brand. She carried a Kate Spade wicker handbag in September 2012.
Pippa also wore a Kate Spade dress during her honeymoon in Australia in May 2017.
Kerry Washington [12] rocked a polka-dot shirt dress by the brand at an event in 2012.
Taylor Swift [13] turned heads in this ladylike Kate Spade dress back in 2012.
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams sported the brand as she made her way to film Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2015.
Sarah Hyland completed her all-white look with a chic Kate Spade clutch at the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards.
Olivia Wilde [14] looked polished to perfection in a Kate Spade bow blouse in 2015.
Zosia Mamet, Ellie Kemper, and Freida Pinto wore head-to-toe Kate Spade ensembles at the brand's Fall 2016 presentation.
Millie Bobby Brown sported a printed gown by the brand for a red carpet event in 2016.
Janelle Monáe topped off her look with a faux-fur polka-dot coat by Kate Spade at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards Gala in 2017.
Maddie Ziegler hit the 2017 Kids' Choice Awards red carpet in a Kate Spade pom-pom sweater.
Ashley Benson chose a floral-embroidered Kate Spade dress for the 2017 CFDA Awards.
Mandy Moore [15] took a walk on the wild side in a leopard-printed Kate Spade dress at the 2017 CFDA Awards.
Jenna Dewan carried a Kate Spade bag as she headed to a taping of Live With Kelly and Ryan in July 2017.
America Ferrera [16] rocked a feminine floral Kate Spade dress for an event in 2017.
Isla Fisher [17] looked stunning in a black Kate Spade frock as she hit the streets of London in 2017.
Laverne Cox and Brittany Snow [18] both wore the iconic brand to a CFDA event in 2017.
Kate Bosworth [19] was spotted in a printed Kate Spade dress in March 2018.
Minka Kelly was seen in a Kate Spade dress back in 2012.
Kate Mara layered a peacoat over her dainty Kate Spade frock in March 2018.
Victoria Justice accessorized her Kate Spade dress with a handbag from the same brand in March 2018.
