Designer June Ambrose apologizes for cringeworthy moment she asked if late designer Kate Spade was attending the CFDA Awards By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 17:56 BST, 4 June 2019 | Updated: 17:56 BST, 4 June 2019 Viewcomments June Ambrose is saying sorry after an embarrassing incident which saw her wonder if the late Kate Spade would be attending the CFDA Awards Monday. Addressing Spade's family, friends, and creative team via social media, the 47-year-old influencer wrote: 'I sincerely apologize to the family and friends of the late Kate Spade, in addition to the team at Kate Spade for having misspoken. I made a mistake and I'm sorry to those I offended.' Spade tragically took her life in June of 2018 in her New York City apartment, and her widower, Andy, subsequently said the fashion icon had a yearslong battle with depression and anxiety. Mea culpa: June Ambrose is saying sorry after an embarrassing incident which saw her wonder if the late Kate Spade would be attending the CFDA Awards Monday, pictured The incident occurred while the designer was interviewing influencer Hannah Bronfman on a livestream from the red carpet at the event at the Brooklyn Museum in New York. The misunderstanding unfurled during entrances as Bronfman told Ambrose that she wore a Spade dress and accompanied the late designer's team, including creative director Nicola Glass, to the event. Ambrose said Spade was 'another one of [her] favorite American designers,' asking Bronfman, 'Are you here with Kate? Is she here?' She asked Bronfman, 'Did you come before her or did she skip by me?' to which a startled Bronfman replied, 'Well, the team from Kate is here, we're four.' Tragic: Spade (above 2008) tragically took her life in June of 2018 in her New York City apartment, and her widower, Andy, subsequently said the fashion icon had a yearslong battle with depression and anxiety Wanna get away? June Ambrose, 47, (R) mistakenly asked influencer Hannah Bronfman if late designer Kate Spade, who took her own life last year, was going to be at the CFDA Awards Monday during a livestream from the red carpet of the event Shocked: Bronfman's face registered surprise at the question as she carefully answered it in a way that would not embarrass Ambrose Unexpected: Bronfman told Ambrose that she wore a Spade dress and accompanied the late designer's team to the event in the Big Apple Uncomfortable: Ambrose asked Bronfman of Spade, 'Did you come before her or did she skip by me?' Composed: Bronfman told Ambrose, 'Well, the team from Kate is here, we're four' Ambrose acknowledged the flub later in the broadcast, saying, 'It has been my honor and pleasure to host, screw up and cause chaos tonight on this carpet for you,' adding, 'I hope you enjoyed and learned as much as I did.' The event was packed with celebs, as Bronfman was in a group that included actresses Sadie Sink, Beanie Feldstein and Molly Gordon. Other stars on hand included Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Lopez, who was presented with the Fashion Icon Award. Oops! Ambrose said that Spade was one of her favorite American designers prior to the mistake It happens: Ambrose acknowledged the flub later in the broadcast, saying, 'It has been my honor and pleasure to host, screw up and cause chaos tonight on this carpet for you' Mixed reaction: Some people online were upset by Ambrose's flub, while others said it was a mistake from an otherwise-dependable veteran in the industry Missed: Kate Spade, pictured in NYC in 2017, tragically took her own life in June of 2018 in her apartment Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility