Ashley Olsen

Posted by: artsyfutsy on: March 17, 2010

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You would probably recognize this girl as one of the Olsen twins from television shows and some movies. She is indeed a fashionista who never goes out of styles. Unlike most child stars who fade into the shadows, Ashley Olsen is on the rise as her two new clothing lines take the fashion world by storm.

After banking a fortune of more than US$200 million from her job as an actress and entertainment entrepreneur, Ashley is well on her way to build a second kingdom, this time in the world of fashion. At only 24 this year, she could live her life like a princess if she felt like it, with all that she had accomplished. Instead, her life is hectic with the development of her two budding apparel brands- the elegant high-end label The Row and the trendier line Elizabeth and James with twin sister Mary-Kate.  The Row is a high-end fashion line inspired by London’s Saville Row. The clothing is sold at high-end retailers such as Barneys, Maxfield, Harvey Nichols, Brown’s, and others around the world. The twins’ other line, Elizabeth and James, is a contemporary collection inspired by many of their unique vintage finds and pieces in their personal wardrobes. Oh and did you know that Elizabeth and James was named after their younger sister and older brother? I think that’s very sweet of them.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were only about a year old when they shared the role of Michelle Tanner in the 90’s sitcom Full House. Growing up in California, it’s not that big a surprise that twins Mary-Kate and Ashley got into show business. At the audition, they were the only twins that didn’t cry, and that was enough for the people at Full House. After an eight year run as one of the most popular shows on TV, Mary-Kate and Ashley were two of Hollywood’s most loved stars.

Shortly after Full House finished, the Olsen Twins started a production company, Dualstar Entertainment, and began marketing and merchandising their image. Now known for much more than their acting careers, Mary-Kate and Ashley have become fashion icons and are regularly featured in celebrity gossip magazines. The sisters loved vintage, off-the-rack and couture pieces, accessorized by oversized hats, sunglasses and jewellery. Plus, they adored drinking huge cups of Starbucks coffee together. Certainly, there isn’t much that these girls can’t do, or haven’t done.

 The twins have won the 2005 award from the prestigious Accessories Council, presented by Calvin Klein designer Francisco Costa. The new fashion line launched, The Row, was an instant hit, driven mostly by Ashley’s precision of vision and uncompromising quality standards. It now sells some of the most exclusive boutiques in the world, including Harvey Nichols in London and Montaigne Market in Paris. Way to go, Ashley!

Ashley Olsen has devoted her all her time to fashion and has made a busy work schedule that involves regular flights between New York and Los Angeles. However, the feisty spirit in her does not seem to mind one bit. She claimed that she is still young and her mind will be forever working. Ashley is incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and experiences that the past 24 years have given her and has further more achievements to accomplish in the future years.

-Mich(: