Kate Young began her fashion career at Vogue Magazine. After several years at Vogue, first assisting Anna Wintour and later as market editor, Young was named contributing editor at Teen Vogue. Since embarking on a freelance career in 2003, Young has contributed to publications ranging from i-D, Interview and Flair to numerous international editions of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Vanity Fair. Kate is currently Fashion Editor at Large at Interview Magazine.

Young has collaborated with many of the industry's top photographers, including Ellen von Unwerth, Terry Richardson, Karl Lagerfeld, Matt Jones, Tesh, Max Vadukal, Pamela Hanson, Raymond Meier, Arthur Elgort, Herb Ritts, Solve Sundsbo and Tom Munro.

Young has styled ad campaigns for Carolina Herrera, Esprit, Armani Exchange, Theory Luxe, Neiman Marcus, Guerlain, L’Oreal, Cover Girl, Target and Anne Klein as well as shows for designers ranging from Derek Lam to Nini Ricci. Her roster of celebrity clients includes Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Hilary Swank and Selma Blair.

Kate Young is based in New York.