Fashion designer Kate Spade had passed on Tuesday in what appears to be suicide, according to law enforcement officials.
The 55 year old was found hanging in her Park Avenue apartment in Manhattan, at 10:20 local time (15:20 BST) by her housekeeper, a law enforcement official said.
A note was reportedly found at the scene, but officials did not reveal any further details.
Kate Spade was well known as a designer of clothes, shoes, and jewellery, but was best known for her accessory line. She co-founded Kate Spade Handbags in 1993 with husband Andy Spade.
The company opened its first store in New York in 1996, and now has more than 300 branches worldwide.
It is recognisable for its distinctive logo which features the spades playing card symbol, in reference to the designer's surname.
Fashion designer Kate Spade had passed on Tuesday in what appears to be suicide, according to law enforcement officials.
The 55 year old was found hanging in her Park Avenue apartment in Manhattan, at 10:20 local time (15:20 BST) by her housekeeper, a law enforcement official said.
A note was reportedly found at the scene, but officials did not reveal any further details.
Kate Spade was well known as a designer of clothes, shoes, and jewellery, but was best known for her accessory line. She co-founded Kate Spade Handbags in 1993 with husband Andy Spade.
The company opened its first store in New York in 1996, and now has more than 300 branches worldwide.
It is recognisable for its distinctive logo which features the spades playing card symbol, in reference to the designer's surname.
