One of the most sought after stylists and creatives in the world, we couldn’t wait to sneak a peek into the universe of Kate Young. A tastemaker of the highest order, when Kate recommends something, we listen. Read on for the items, people and places that fill her world.

MY THREADS

Jeans Re/done
T-shirt Calder
Sneakers Veja for day, Nike for exercise
Heels Prada, usually
Flats Alumnae
Boots Saint laurent
Sunglasses Ky for Tura
Watch Gold Cartier Panthere
Day bag Proenza Schouler
Jewelry you wear everyday Gold wedding band on my left hand and diamond eternity band on my right hand
Workout wear Splits 59
Designers Chloe, Rosetta Getty, The Row, Celine, Sonia Rykiel
Lingerie or underwear La perla & Commando
Where do you shop Where don’t I shop?
Boutique Maryam Nassir Zadeh
Shopping Mecca Merci in Paris
Online shopping site Resee

MY BAG OF TRICKS

What’s your sign Aries
Workout(s) Gyro or Pilates with Ashley Richmond
Sport(s) Tennis
Yoga studio/teacher Wherever
Do you meditate Yes, but not enough
Meditation teacher TM
Morning rituals Coffee/NY Post/NY Times/Business of Fashion
Evening rituals Trevor Noah
Tea or tonic drink I buy them but don’t drink them
Wellness idol Frank Lipman
Diet you follow Paleo-ish
Guilty pleasure Pasta
Skin care Tatcha oil or de Mamiel cleanser, Drunk Elephant C, Tata Harper Moisturizer
Soap Marfa Soap Co
Perfume or Cologne Le Labo Gaiac 10
Who cuts your hair Joe at Orlo

MY DIGS

Where do you live? Brooklyn
Artist Too many, that’s hard
Piece of art in your home Cecil Touchon and a tiny Kiki Smith Stars print
Museum Whitney
Pets I have an elderly beta fish
Sheets Linen, don’t know where they’re from
Local restaurant Metta
Best cup of coffee in your town I like deli coffee , I’m not qualified to answer this one
China or Pottery Both
Favorite piece of furniture Pierre Paulin Pumpkin Chair (original not reissue)
Furniture store or designer Demisch Danant
Minimalist or maximalist Both (goals vs reality)
Hotel Harmony Hotel Costa Rica
Go-to dinner party recipe Botanica Mag’s eggplant with ras el hanout and herb salad. It’s the best thing ever.
Most used kitchen gadget Instant pot
Favorite snack Dark chocolate
Favorite drink Red wine from La Clarine
What do you collect Elsa Peretti Terra Cotta
What’s always in your fridge Champagne, just in case

LIGHT MY FIRE

Who or what inspires you My husband, Keith
Fashion idol So many. Lauren Bacall, Slim Keith, Blondie, Tina Chow, Anita Pallenberg, Georgia O’Keefe, Annie Albers, I need to stop… this list could go on for days
Sports hero Greta Waitz
Crush Nick Cave
Beach Nosara
Ski Resort Sun Valley
Favorite charity Planned Parenthood
Favorite place in the world My bed
Favorite writers James Salter, Edna st Vincent Millay, A.M. Homes, Lucia Berlin, Murakami, Donna Tart, Elena Ferrante. Again I’m going to stop. I’m forgetting people I’m sure.
Favorite albums Terry Reed, Seed of Memory, The Cure, Head On the Door, Simple Minds New Gold Dream, Bruce Springsteen Nebraska, George Harrison All Things Must Pass
Nightstand reading Parenting books
Photography or coffee table book Vintage interior design books
Song in your head at the moment Weekend by Ariel Pink
Dancing or karaoke Dancing