I thought this charming portrait of Kate Spade taken by Melanie Dunea would be a fun way to feature one of my biggest inspirations. Mrs. Spade was such a trailblazer for girls of our aesthetic. I adore her so, don’t you?
Stressed out over what to wear?
You don’t have to be any longer.
I’m sharing my timeless style secrets with you.
25 Classics Every Woman Needs in Her Closet
the essential style guide, yours free when you subscribe to
Katie Considers
love her! i visited one of her stores in nyc in 2002 and it was nothing short of transformative. does anyone know what she is up to these days?
Hi Lynne! She’s home raising their adorable daughter it seems. Andy is up to all sorts of neat projects with Partners & Spade. Here’s a great recent article: http://nymag.com/fashion/10/spring/63806/
Oh I love her. And I’m embarrassedly confused- is she not living anymore? When did I miss that?
What a cute portrait! I love her story.
Ohh I didnt know…I love her!
Kisses
Dancing Branflake — Oh my goodness I just laughed so hard. She’s very much alive! She just isn’t part of her namesake company anymore. The Spades sold the company and she’s been a stay-at-home mom for awhile now : ) XX
Oh I love her! What an adorable picture indeed!
I thought of another girl crush you have to do!!! Sofia Coppola!
Anna — Good call, I loooove Sofia. Perhaps I’ll feature her tomorrow! : )
I heart Kate. Her style lives on.xx
OMG..i thought the same thing..did she die and no one told me?!
Rikshaw — Oh lord, I’m changing my post to say “I LOVE her so, don’t you?” so that I don’t start internet rumors that Kate Spade died!
i LOVE her! love love love.
Yep, she’s pretty freaking incredible!
OMG, I was just reading the comments…I didn’t realize the Spades had sold their namesake co. Where have I been??? I just adore her!! and that’s so funny…you may have inadvertently started a rumor…love it :)!!
Ah! Totally makes me want to (completely impractically) install built-in cubical shelving. Of course, then I would have to buy the handbags to go in them…
She is just adorable. Which isn’t hard to believe since we all love her style so much, but being so cute to boot does seem like an embarrassment of riches.
Isn’t she the cutest? I’ve seen her many times in person and she’s so casual and laid back. Love her!