The 2009 TIME 100 Finalists

Cast your votes for the leaders, artists, entrepreneurs and thinkers who deserve a spot on this year's TIME 100. — By Brian Raftery

Stella McCartney

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AGE: 37
OCCUPATION: Fashion designer
PREVIOUS APPEARANCES ON THE TIME 100: 0

PRO: Her recent Paris show highlighted not only her animal-friendly approach — she nixes leather and fur — but also her increasing celebrity clout, drawing such tastemakers as Kanye West and Salma Hayek.

CON: These days, even the most dedicated PETA pal is likely going to have trouble shelling out for $1,000 boots.

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