'You don't know me but I know you': After Kate Spade's death, people are sharing how the designer touched their lives through fashion
- Kate Spade was found dead on Tuesday.
- Many people took to social media to share their own stories about the impact that Spade's designs had on their lives.
- Kate Spade touched many lives over the years, with many women saying that the designer's bags and other products helped guide them into adulthood.
On Tuesday, fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead in her apartment in New York in an apparent suicide.
Spade was a hugely influential figure in the fashion industry. Her namesake business, Kate Spade New York, has more than 315 stores globally, including more than 140 in the US.
With the designer's death, people are sharing how Spade's designs touched their lives over the years. Known for her iconic bags and classic style, the Kate Spade is instantly recognizable and nostalgic for many.
"It seems trivial and silly but Kate Spade was a huge part of my coming of age, a preppy security blanket during my least secure time," one person captioned a high school photo on Instagram. "I even had a pencil case. I'm shocked to hear of her tragic passing today, she was clearly in unbearable pain."
"You don't know me but I know you," reads another caption, on a photo of a Kate Spade bag. "You brought a simplicity and peace to my life through clean lines and high contrast. Your happy polka dots and florals have always helped me find clarity among the chaos. It's what you stood for and it helped me find myself."
Chelsea Clinton tweeted: "My grandmother gave me my first Kate Spade bag when I was in college. I still have it. Holding Kate's family, friends and loved ones in my heart."
For many, Kate Spade brings back memories of years past.
Spade's designs were hugely influential for many.
People took the opportunity to thank the designer for the work she did.
Dozens of people who never met Spade paid tribute to the designer's impact on their lives.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own life, get help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, as well as best practices for professionals and resources to aid in prevention and crisis situations.