From Child Star Chic to Fashion’s Quiet Power Duo: Mary-Kate & Ashley’s Best Style Moments
By Alexus Mosley
Before they were fashion’s most elusive designers, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were growing up in front of camera flashes, learning the visual language of celebrity style in real time. From coordinated red carpet looks in their childhood to the moody, minimalist silhouettes that would later define their fashion legacy, the twins’ personal style has always reflected a quiet evolution rather than a sudden reinvention. Here’s a look back at the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen style moments that helped shape their lasting influence on fashion.
1997
Twinning and winning in matching florals and tiny shades.
ABC Fall Kickoff Party, 1998
Strappy heels and satin slips, the Olsen twins brough pint-sized glam to the red carpet.
Barnes & Noble book signing for The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen, 1998
When coordinated satin blazers were their version of power dressing.
Premiere of "Anna and the King," 1999
Effortless symmetry down to the fringe in Monochrome cardigans and pastel skirts.
Rush Hour 2 Premiere, 2001
Low-rise trousers, halter tops, and the soft launch of their Y2k cool-girl era.
Bogart Backstage Fundraiser, 2001
Bringing that Boho meets Downtown cool energy.
Receiving their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2004
Traded their Y2K style for soft glamour and a bit of Old Hollywood polish.
"New York Minute" during the Tribeca Film Festival, 2004
Earthy satin, soft draping, and the beginning of their grown-up red carpet restraint.
Met Gala, 2005
Bohemian and romantic cuts, layered jewels, and that noughties’ soft glow.
64th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 2007
Fur stoles, sheer tops with maxi skirts, and reptile skin handbags are just the maximalist moments we live for.
Museum of Modern Art's Film Benefit, 2009
Structured tailoring and bohemian flair, this moment is a masterclass in contrast that works.
Elle Style Awards, 2010
The moment their red carpet style fully split into moody minimalism and soft, romantic drama.
Ppening night of the Broadway show Lend Me A Tenor, 2010
Oversized shades, sheer black layers, and the perfected art of anonymous luxury.
Chloé Los Angeles Flagship Opening, 2011
Stepping into their black on black uniform that evolved their fashion identity as we know it today.
Met Gala, 2019
Matching their red carpet style fully to the world they built as designers with dark architecture and sculptural silhouettes.