Exhibit A: Ashley Olsen's face-framing, pastel-blue highlights.
Exhibit B: Mary-Kate Olsen's two-tone berry lips, a la Rodarte runway.
Whose unusual style - from MoMA's Second-Annual Film Benefit, honoring Tim Burton - strikes you more?
Ashley Olsen
November 18, 2009
Fash Off: Ashley's Hair Vs Mary-Kate's Lips
October 29, 2009
Morning Links
James Franco pokes fun at his Gucci by Gucci ad [Sassybella]
Olsenboye, the Olsens' new juniors' line, is based on Mary-Kate and Ashley's ancient Norwegian surname [NY Post]
Compare the Alexander McQueen 12-inch shoes to, well, normal heels [Vogue UK]
Joel Madden "loves" Nicole Richie's style. Aww. [Stylewatch]
We knew we loved Bobbi Brown for a reason [Beauty Counter]
October 26, 2009
Rate or Slate: The Olsens' JCPenney Collection
Image via JCPenney
Now that we know Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are designing a juniors' line for JCPenney, of course we have to give the looks the once-over. The twin designers' collection, Olsenboye, will focus on teen trends across the world interpreted at a realistic price tag. Try $20 to $50 for clothes in sizes 0-15, plus handbags and shoes.
“Olsenboye is an extension of the Dualstar brand delivering trend-based fashion at affordable prices,” Ashley said in a statement. A preview of the collection will launch at select stores and on jcp.com from Nov. 6 for a limited time, with a full launch set for February 2010.
So now back to you: Would you wear Olsenboye?
October 24, 2009
CFDA Parties With New Members, Like The Olsens
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen were just two of the 31 new members inducted into the CFDA this week, with a reception led by the group's president, Diane Von Furstenberg, at New York's Four Seasons. Current members Alexander Wang, Vera Wang and more came out for the gathering, and Tory Burch looked especially cute with her daughter as a date. Congrats to all - we're getting excited for February's fashion weeks already.
October 23, 2009
Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen To Do JCPenney Line
JCPenney, it's not that we didn't think you had it in you. After all, you've secured designer collaborations with Charlotte Ronson and Kimora Lee Simmons, so clearly you have negotiating power. But nabbing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to design for you? Now that one we didn't see coming.
The twins appear to be launching a juniors' line called Olsenboye. Previews of the Olsens' range are starting now, which suggests the line will launch for spring. Do we see a cheaper version of The Row or Elizabeth & James on the horizon? If so, we know what budget-conscious style addicts can wear with their H&M Jimmy Choos.
October 23, 2009
How Bright Is 'The Future Of Fashion'?
Earlier this week, a panel consisting of Ashley Olsen, Robin Givhan and Isaac Mizrahi, met to discuss, amongst other things, the effect the recession has had on the fashion industry. The expert panel was invited by Cindi Leive, Glamour magazine's editor-in-chief, to sit as guests at the 92nd Street talk 'The Future of Fashion', and were asked their views on a range of topics including celebrity designers, Michelle Obama and designers breaking the model mould on the runway.
August 29, 2009
Opening Ceremony Open Flagship Store In Tokyo
Carol Lim, CEO of Opening Ceremony, Ashley Olsen, Humberto Leon, Creative Director of Opening Ceremony, Mary-Kate Olsen
Japan was the place to be today as Opening Ceremony hosted a party to celebrate the brand's new flagship store in Tokyo. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Alexander Wang and Erin Wasson were all in attendance.
August 28, 2009
Quote Me: Ashley Olsen Doesn't Need Much Help
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I think people would be surprised that all the product is produced from the five people who work here. I think that would be shocking - that the brand seems much bigger than the actual process is.
”The Row's co-designer (with Mary-Kate Olsen) tells Cathy Horyn how her clothing line comes together
August 26, 2009
Morning Links
Will Ashley Olsen quit fashion? [Hollyscoop]
Lara Stone gets a new job [Elle]
Julia Stiles pokes fun of eco-friendly celeb designers [People]
Topshop launching makeup [Cosmetics International]
Saks gets a makeover [Racked]
August 10, 2009
First Look: The Olsens' New Shoe Range
Oh, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: you always seem to do something that has us gushing. This time, it's your second season of footwear from Elizabeth and James.
The twins' sophomore shoe effort is more downtown-Edwardian than grunge, which seemed to be the theme of the first footwear range. Think rocker ankle booties, slouchy lace-up boots and strappy flats for this time around. We kind of want every pair, and now we realise even more why the CFDA honoured the pair.
