In the wake of renowned fashion designer Kate Spade's death, fans of her work and her namesake brand took to social media to discuss what Spade's handbags, shoes and other products meant to them. Many ...

Kate Spade will be remembered for her "whimsical" and "retro" handbags that made people smile. But for many young women, they were also a symbol of adulthood. When Spade started the brand back in 1993 ...

Carrying a Kate Spade bag was more than just a fashion statement -- it was a rite of passage, and a status symbol of financial independence for many working women who own one. Fans paid tribute to the ...