From Kate Spade New York, this crochet lace dress with bell sleeves ($398) is summer personified. It’s light and airy, casual yet elegant. Brown or nude wedge sandals complete the look. Comfortable and cool cotton, this will be your go-to summer frock.
Special Note: We just learned of Kate Spade’s death in her NYC apartment this morning. Kate Spade was one of the first of a powerful wave of American contemporary designers in the 1990s. She built a brand on the appeal of clothes and accessories that made women smile. Her bright prints and cheerful non-restraint struck a chord with consumers. Spade herself was the embodiment of her aesthetic, with her 1960’s bouffant, glasses and big grin. She also had a mind for business and saw the opportunities in becoming a lifestyle brand, practically before the term even existed. Spade was just 55 years old. She is survived by her husband of more than two decades, Andy Spade, (brother of comedian David Spade) and a daughter, 13-year old Frances Beatrix Spade. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Andy and Frances.
