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There’s a quiet authority June Ambrose carries. Not everyone knows that she is the name behind many iconic red carpet, music video, and celebrity style moments, but fashion-industry insiders are well aware. The legendary stylist, costume designer, and creative director has entered a chapter defined less by proximity to power and more by intention. It’s a level of clarity that only comes with the knowledge, experience, and self-trust she’s earned over the years in this industry.

For Ambrose, success has never been about doing everything at once. It’s about discernment—knowing when to lean into work, when to protect her energy, and when to prioritize family. “Work/life balance is a constant balancing act, not a fixed formula,” she explains. “Different seasons require different priorities, and that’s okay.” That philosophy extends to her most recent project, a collaboration with Naturalizer that challenges the long-standing trade-off between comfort and style. Rooted in what she calls Style-letics, the collection fuses fashion, movement, and culture and is designed for women who live in multiple modes and refuse to shrink themselves into just one box.