Celebrities like Mindy Kaling, Lena Dunham and Lucy Hale are among those who have paid tribute to designer Kate Spade, who died Tuesday. She was 55.
« I am heartbroken about the news of Kate Spade. I have worn her clothes many, many times, » Mindy Kaling wrote. « They were colorful, bold, cheerful, and encouraged women to find the twinkly person inside them. »
« Kate Spade was more than a designer. She had a quirky visual language that captivated Bat Mitzvah girls and artists alike, » Lena Dunham added in a tweet. « She was also a staple of NYC who spread good will. My heart breaks for her family. Thank you, Kate, from one of the millions you made feel beautiful. »
Some of those paying tribute to Spade recalled their first experience with the brand, once perceived to be a status-symbol.
« My grandmother gave me my first Kate Spade bag when I was in college, » wrote Chelsea Clinton on social media. « I still have it. Holding Kate’s family, friends and loved ones in my heart. »
Rosie O’Donnell sent well-wishes to actor David Spade, who is Kate Spade’s brother-in-law.
She married David Spade’s brother, Andy, in 1994.
« All my love to u dave, » O’Donnell said on Twitter.
Kate Spade’s niece, actress Rachel Brosnahan, is the star of Amazon’s « Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. »
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