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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
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Jeans Re/done
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T-shirt Calder
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Sneakers Veja for day, Nike for exercise
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Heels Prada, usually
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Flats Alumnae
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Boots Saint laurent
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Sunglasses Ky for Tura
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Watch Gold Cartier Panthere
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Day bag Proenza Schouler
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Jewelry you wear everyday Gold wedding band on my left hand and diamond eternity band on my right hand
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Workout wear Splits 59
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Designers Chloe, Rosetta Getty, The Row, Celine, Sonia Rykiel
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Lingerie or underwear La perla & Commando
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Where do you shop Where don’t I shop?
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Boutique Maryam Nassir Zadeh
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Shopping Mecca Merci in Paris
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Online shopping site Resee
MY BAG OF TRICKS
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What’s your sign Aries
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Workout(s) Gyro or Pilates with Ashley Richmond
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Sport(s) Tennis
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Yoga studio/teacher Wherever
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Do you meditate Yes, but not enough
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Meditation teacher TM
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Morning rituals Coffee/NY Post/NY Times/Business of Fashion
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Evening rituals Trevor Noah
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Tea or tonic drink I buy them but don’t drink them
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Wellness idol Frank Lipman
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Diet you follow Paleo-ish
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Guilty pleasure Pasta
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Skin care Tatcha oil or de Mamiel cleanser, Drunk Elephant C, Tata Harper Moisturizer
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Soap Marfa Soap Co
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Perfume or Cologne Le Labo Gaiac 10
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Who cuts your hair Joe at Orlo
MY DIGS
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Where do you live? Brooklyn
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Artist Too many, that’s hard
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Piece of art in your home Cecil Touchon and a tiny Kiki Smith Stars print
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Museum Whitney
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Pets I have an elderly beta fish
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Sheets Linen, don’t know where they’re from
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Local restaurant Metta
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Best cup of coffee in your town I like deli coffee , I’m not qualified to answer this one
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China or Pottery Both
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Favorite piece of furniture Pierre Paulin Pumpkin Chair (original not reissue)
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Furniture store or designer Demisch Danant
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Minimalist or maximalist Both (goals vs reality)
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Hotel Harmony Hotel Costa Rica
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Go-to dinner party recipe Botanica Mag’s eggplant with ras el hanout and herb salad. It’s the best thing ever.
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Most used kitchen gadget Instant pot
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Favorite snack Dark chocolate
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Favorite drink Red wine from La Clarine
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What do you collect Elsa Peretti Terra Cotta
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What’s always in your fridge Champagne, just in case
LIGHT MY FIRE
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Who or what inspires you My husband, Keith
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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
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Sports hero Greta Waitz
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Crush Nick Cave
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Beach Nosara
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Ski Resort Sun Valley
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Favorite charity Planned Parenthood
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Favorite place in the world My bed
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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.
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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
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Nightstand reading Parenting books
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Photography or coffee table book Vintage interior design books
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Song in your head at the moment Weekend by Ariel Pink
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Dancing or karaoke Dancing
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