Today, the fashion world is in mourning as they come to terms with the tragic news celebrated designer Kate Spade has passed away.
The 55-year-old was the iconic visionary who founded the fashion brand, Kate Spade.
And the New Yorker had some of the biggest names as her clients, including the Duchess of Cambridge and her younger sister Pippa Middleton.
Kate Spade is survived by her husband, Andy Spade, and 13-year-old daughter.
The siblings were among many high-profile names who’ve been spotted donning one of Kate’s unforgettable creations – from dresses, bags and earrings.
While Kate sold the company back in 2006, the fashion house continued to foster their royal connection.
Their president, Deborah Lloyd, told People, “The Duchess embodies all of the qualities of the Kate Spade New York girl — she is quick, curious, playful and strong and she is an incredibly interesting woman, leading an incredibly interesting life. Being a Brit myself, this moment is particularly meaningful for me.”
We look back at some of the Kate and Pippa’s best moments wearing Kate Spade…
Duchess Catherine – November 2017
This is the last time we saw Catherine, who was pregnant with Prince Louis at the time, in a Kate Spade design.
Kate was last spotted wearing a Kate Spade design in November 2017 when she visited The Foundling Museum in London.
Within hours of the engagement, the dress sold out.
Duchess Catherine – October 2017
Princess Perfection.
Kate wowed in Kate!
The royals stepped out for World Mental Health Day.
In October 2017, the Duchess dressed in Kate Spade again for World Mental Health Day.
The stunning floral frock, which retails for $498, was an elegant pleated chiffon dress.
It featured a pretty feminine rose print, with a neck tie – a signature look for Kate Spade.
The outfit was completed with with nude heels, matching L.K. Bennett clutch and her signature blow dry.
Duchess Catherine – April 2017
Lady in red.
Catherine rocked Kate Spade red chandelier earrings.
We just love the red textured earrings peeping through her brunette locks.
The Duchess dipped into her fun side last April.
The mum-of-three attended the opening of the musical 42nd Street on the West End – and she wowed in a red dress and a pair of ruby-red chandelier earrings by Kate Spade.
The jewels sparkled against Kate’s crimson Marchesa Notte tulle gown.
Pippa Middleton
Pippa’s beloved woven handbag is on high rotation.
Pippa rocked this striped number during her honeymoon in Sydney.
Pippa Middleton is a Kate Spade girl through and through!
The 34-year-old turned to the brand for one of her honeymoon frocks when she came to Australia last May.
Over the years, Pippa’s woven Kate Spade handbag has been on high rotation.
