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BAL HARBOUR 119 PHOTO BY NICHOLAS HUNT/WIREIMAGE KATE YOUNG is nothing short of a force. As an imagemaker, she's perhaps best recognized for her ability to get Hollywood's elite on the fashion industry's radar. And while there are a handful of celebrity stylist heavyweights who share her class (see Page 128), it's Young's unique background in fashion editorial that really defines her approach. After a stint assisting Anna Wintour, she soon climbed the Vogue masthead assisting Tonne Goodman before becoming Sittings Editor, thanks to her strong point of view and impeccable taste. "Kate has a reputation for being the best at what she does," says Brooke Wall, Founder and CEO of The Wall Group, which represents her. "From the beginning of her career, her work ethic and creative ability catapulted her career into the stratosphere." These days, clients line up for a slice of Young's time, and her current roster includes Dakota Johnson, Margot Robbie, Sienna Miller, Michelle Williams, Selena Gomez and Sophie Turner, all of whom grace international best dressed lists on a regular basis. Young's studied and precise approach to her work is nothing less than an artform, and her easy-going sense of humor only makes her all the more beloved. We caught up with her in between gigs and a much-needed vacation to see what's on her radar for the fall. What do you most look forward to come fall? What I like most about fall are luxurious fabrics. I love chunky cashmere and suede. Are there any trends that you think are going to be big? I don't really think in terms of trends because what I do varies across a lot of different personalities and body types. There are designers who I really like and am excited to wear though. I love the new Bottega Veneta. You've developed a very identifiable and oh- so-chic aesthetic. How do you approach each of your clients? I make a mood board for each person and then refer to it before I start pulling for a fitting, so that I'm reminded of the overall vibe and aesthetic that we're trying to achieve. Which designers are you loving at the moment? Bottega Veneta, Alaïa, Saint Laurent, Celine, Victor Glemaud. Was there a pivotal moment in your career that you believe helped to propel and launch your professional career? When Herb Ritts told Anna Wintour that he wanted me to style one of his shoots. The The If you found yourself double-hearting a photo of Dakota Johnson or Margot Robbie lately, it's likely because of something stylist Kate Young conjured up for the starlets. BY YALE BRESLIN KATE KATE FACTOR FACTOR