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United States Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen transitioned from childhood acting sensations to accomplished fashion designers, co-founding luxury brands and influencing global fashion trends.
Established in 2005 by Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen. Focuses on timeless ready-to-wear, handbags, clothes, and accessories, emphasizing exceptional fabrics, impeccable details, and precise tailoring.
A limited liability company created in 1993 to produce Mary-Kate and Ashley-branded products. By 2004, its merchandise was available in over 3,000 stores in America and 5,300 stores worldwide.
The Olsen twins started a clothing line for girls ages 4 to 14 in Wal-Mart stores across America, alongside a beauty line called 'Mary-Kate and Ashley: Real fashion for real girls'.
In 2006, Mary-Kate and Ashley were chosen as the faces of the upscale fashion line Badgley Mischka, an effort to gain credibility within the fashion industry.
A contemporary collection launched by the Olsen twins in 2007, inspired by their vintage finds and personal wardrobe pieces. They also released an Elizabeth and James perfume in Spring 2013.
A women's clothing line for J.C. Penney, launched by the Olsen sisters.
A T-shirt line created by the Olsen twins, which expanded its availability to the UK.
Mary-Kate and Ashley teamed up with TOMS Shoes in 2011 to design footwear for children in over 20 countries worldwide who were in need of shoes.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became the creative directors for the Italian footwear brand Superga.
Mary-Kate and Ashley designed an Olsenboye Change Purse in 2011 and donated the proceeds to the 'Pennies From Heaven' charity.
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Fuller Olsen, born on June 13, 1986, in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, commenced their careers at a very young age. At nine months old, they were cast in the role of Michelle Tanner on the ABC sitcom “Full House” (1987-1995), a role they shared for the show’s entire run. Their early success led to the establishment of Dualstar in 1993, a company that produced numerous direct-to-video films and TV movies starring the twins, such as “It Takes Two” (1995). Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, they continued to expand their acting careers with TV series like “Two of a Kind” (1998-1999) and “So Little Time” (2001-2002), alongside an animated series “Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!” (2001-2002).
Upon turning 18 in 2004, Mary-Kate and Ashley assumed control of Dualstar, becoming its joint-CEOs and presidents. At this point, Dualstar’s merchandise was distributed in over 3,000 stores in America and 5,300 stores globally. The twins were consistently featured on Forbes’ “The Celebrity 100” list since 2002, and by 2007, their combined net worth was estimated at $100 million. Their acting careers culminated with films like “New York Minute” (2004), which marked Ashley’s final acting role, and Mary-Kate’s appearance in “Beastly” (2011). In 2012, both sisters officially retired from acting to focus on their growing interests in the fashion industry.
Their pivot to fashion began with various ventures, including a clothing line for Wal-Mart and a beauty line, “Mary-Kate and Ashley: Real fashion for real girls.” In 2006, they founded their luxury fashion label, The Row, known for its minimalist aesthetic and high-quality fabrics. They also launched other successful fashion brands such as Elizabeth and James, Olsenboye, and StyleMint. Their contributions to fashion have been recognized with multiple awards from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), including Womenswear Designer of the Year in 2012 and 2015, and Accessories Designer of the Year in 2014 and 2019. In 2008, they co-authored the book “Influence,” which featured interviews with influential fashion designers.
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