Every generation has its fashion icons, when it comes to the millennial generation their fashion icons are without a doubt the Olsen twins. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have kept their fans and many fashion enthusiasts intrigued by their style for at least three decades. This infamous duo flipped their stardom from when they were children to one of the most characterized and desired American fashion labels all thanks to their diligence and style. The Olsen twins’ style revolves around defining and redefining different trends such as boho-glam, goth, high glamour, and minimalism.
Here are 5 stunning looks the twins have pulled off over the years that made us fall in love with their style.
Bohemian Chic – Met Gala 2005.
In 2005, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen presented themselves with new, creative looks at their very first Met Gala. This Met Gala’s theme was inspired by the “House of Chanel” exhibition and knowing the creativity and range of the twins they didn’t stick to the theme of the Gala. Ashley wore a gold Oscar de la Renta dress, while Mary-Kate channeled her bohemian style with a white, vintage, floor-length dress, and to top it all off she accessorized with layered jewelry.
Goth Fashion – Paris Fashion Week 2007
From 2007 to 2008, the Olsen Twins went through a goth phase making their style a little darker than what we were used to. Their style majorly consisted of black, leather, and drama. Mary-Kate Olsen steered more towards glamorous goth as she embraced feathers, chiffon gowns, a crimson lip, and heavy black liner. This era was when Mary-Kate wore iconic Balenciaga harness boots along with black tights, shorts, and an oversized shirt. Ashley, however, leaned towards a romantic gothic style as her outfits mostly consisted of lace, Victorian details on red carpets, and leather jackets behind the scenes.
High-Glamour – Shopping in Paris 2010
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen did not let their brief goth style subside for in the middle of 2008 the Olsens dove into high-glamour. This style consisted of stilettos, power shoulders, and strong silhouettes in addition to these notable styles they also wore feathers, tiny decorative hats, ruffled parasols, and more. The high glamour era of the Olsen Twins reached its peak while they were in Paris for fashion week. The sisters deliver high-drama and super-glamorous looks as they were shopping on the Champ Élysées. Here we have Ashley rocking a white fur jacket paired with a black dress and stilettos while Mary-Kate rocks a black over-sized coat, black stockings, and a bowler hat.
Minimalistic Style – Youth America Grand Prix’s Stars Of Today Meet The Stars Of Tomorrow gala, 2017
From high-glamour to minimalism, the Olsen Twins have gone through many diverse styles over the years. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have shown that minimalism is the way to go in 2017 as they wore makeup that appeared to be barely there and loose hair that gives a delicate touch to a tailored look. At the Youth America Grand Prix’s Stars Of Today Meet The Stars Of Tomorrow Gala, Ashley Olsen went for an all-white dress paired nicely with a small black clutch while Mary-Kate wore a carbon black dress with accents of champagne peeking underneath.
The Met Gala 2019 was a moment for the Olsen Twins as they showed up on the red carpet flaunting a fashionable twist. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen showed up at the Met Gala in full-length black leather looks when the theme was “Camp: Notes on Fashion”. The twins’ style was dramatic as they flaunted vintage Chanel romantic gowns that had dramatic silhouettes and Gothic details. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen stayed true to their love of all-black ensembles.
