Take a New York Minute and See Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen’s Rare Outing

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Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen have a passport to Manhattan.

I spotted the founders of The Row out and about in Midtown Manhattan on April 30th! They were taking a stroll before meeting a friend for lunch – it’s always interesting to see what these style icons are up to when they’re not designing incredible pieces.

The twins, both 39, dressed comfortably for the day. Mary-Kate wore a long black coat, black pants, a white scarf, and sunglasses. Ashley chose blue jeans and a black coat that hit around mid-thigh, finishing her outfit with a black scarf and round sunglasses.

After leaving acting in 2012, the stars of Full House turned their attention to fashion. Their brand was a success, and they received the American Accessory Designer of the Year award at the CFDA Fashion Awards in November 2025.

And the honor meant a lot to Mary-Kate and Ashley, who established The Row in 2006.

Mary-Kate expressed her gratitude while accepting the award, saying, “Our customers have inspired us for the past 20 years. We’re so thankful for the opportunity to do what we love, and we appreciate all of you.”

She also expressed gratitude to the families of both individuals, specifically mentioning Ashley’s husband, Louis Eisner, and their three-year-old son, Otto, stating that their support was essential to getting through this difficult time.

Mary-Kate expressed her gratitude for the support and warmth they receive, explaining that it makes it possible for them to come to work with positive energy each day.

You know, as a lifestyle expert, I often talk to people about unexpected turns in their careers. It’s fascinating to see how things unfold! I’ve been chatting with some actresses lately, and they’ve actually found incredible success in the fashion world. But honestly, it wasn’t the path they envisioned after their time in Hollywood. It’s a lovely surprise, but definitely a shift from what they originally planned.

Looking back, I don’t think we really understood what we were starting when we first moved to New York. We were just 18, and honestly, all we knew was that we needed a change. We wanted to step away from our old lives and really figure out what we were passionate about and what the world had to offer. It was a time for exploration and just seeing where things would lead.

They also aimed to establish the brand so it wouldn’t rely on Mary-Kate and Ashley as its public image.

Ashley explained that they weren’t looking for attention and preferred to remain anonymous. “We really didn’t want people to know it was us,” she said.

She explained that the focus was entirely on the product itself, to the extent that they wondered who they could get to be the public face of it, so they wouldn’t have to be.

Want to revisit the incredible journey of Mary-Kate and Ashley, from their days as child stars to becoming fashion industry leaders? Read on to learn more.

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2026-05-01 04:17