Olsen Twins

The Finest. The Row Pre-Fall 2019

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The Row‘s pre-fall 2019 release came together with the launch of the brand’s on-line shop. Shortly speaking, the collection is as good as the website and the clothes available there – which of course isn’t a surprise, knowing Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen‘s love for refined. The look-book features the most luxe basics out there, from a cotton poplin shirt to virgin wool pants in the most delightful shade of caramel. Maggie Maurer and Małgosia Bela look stunning in those cashmere turtlenecks, without any make-up or accessories. Browsing through the bags and shoes, you will instantly get why The Row won the CFDA Award for best accessories last week. That’s a lot of The Row news for one post. Need more? When you open the Galerie tab on their website, you’re taken a step further into the Olsen’s universe: here, you can buy items from the sisters’ hand-picked, curated antiques collection – Gustave Serrurier-Bovy’s brass chandelier, a vintage Boucheron ring, Georges Jouve’s vase…

All collages by Edward Kanarecki.

Refined Serenity. The Row AW18

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Who would have ever, ever thought that Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen will come so far to become the Jil Sander, Helmut Lang and Margiela-at-Hermes of today? Since Phoebe Philo is no longer at Céline, it can be safely said that The Row automatically becomes the official successor label for minimalism (and pure luxury) lovers. I’m writing that ecstatically: the autumn-winter 2018 is undoubtedly the best collection the twins have delivered up to date. Just look at the refined outerwear and khaki raincoats; the delightful, ecru gown with a highlighted waist; masculine blazers – actually, to die for – and knits made of the best possible cashmere (to be worn over and over for ages). Oh, and I nearly forgot to mention, that a selection of rare Isamu Noguchi sculptures were there during the runway show, standing and observing the serene walk of such women as Karen Elson, Ajak Deng or Yasmin Warsame. Although New York fashion week is still on, I think the Olsen’s have. Ultimately. Won. My. Heart.

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Collage by Edward Kanarecki.

Subtle. The Row Resort 2018

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen‘s resort 2018 collection is distinctively The Row. The designers’ subtle minimalism appears in every single piece in that short, black-and-white look-book. From a cashmere, patchworked knit to a taffeta gown with bell sleeves (note that it’s in delightful shade of pink in reality), that’s a very luxe, yet understated wardrobe for the upcoming spring.

Collage by Edward Kanarecki (feautruing Cy Twombly’s artwork).

Lightness. The Row SS18

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“We wanted something softer, more romantic,” Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen said afterwards their spring-summer 2018 show-slash-breakfast presentation, which took place at the very chic Carlyle Hotel. “With everything so harsh, we wanted to take it down, show lightness.” Lightness is definitely a word that comes to your mind when you look through The Row‘s new offering. Floor-sweeping tunics in the fleeciest cashmere possible; couture-level outfits in a fabric made from, yes, paper. Ah, and those flowing coats! Even though the collection was said to be all about softness, there was something very Medieval about it, like the lengthy frocks (in lilac) or knitted hoods that resembled a knight’s chain-mail gear. Nobody expected that from The Row, and its pleasing to see that the Olsen twins venture into new territories at their brand.

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Collage by Edward Kanarecki.