Ever since the Olsen twins became the It girls of the aughties, they've been known for serving looks. Often hard to tell apart (despite actually being fraternal twins), Mary-Kate and Ashley started to use their style preferences as a point of differentiation. Mary-Kate—who is never afraid to take a risk—is known for pushing the envelope when it comes to fashion, and often wears bold colors, prints, and shapes without abandon. Ashley, on the other hand, prefers more classic pieces.
Since launching their clothing line, The Row, the twins have morphed into award-winning fashion designers and bohemian goddesses that are hailed for their signature style. Here, a look back at the Olsen twins's fashion evolution, from past to present.
March 18, 1995
Wearing black and white ensembles with black round sunglasses.
September 8, 1998
Matching in tank dresses while attending ABC's fall kick-off party at the Hammer Museum in California.
July 26, 2001
Wearing satin halter tops and dress pants to the Rush Hour 2 premiere in Hollywood.
May 8, 2002
Wearing cream-colored tops with chunky belts and flared blue jeans to present charitable funds in London.
July 22, 2002
In matching butterfly-printed camisoles and black pants at the premiere of Austin Powers in Goldmember.
August 29, 2002
For the 2002 Video Music Awards, Ashley wears a metallic camisole and leather skirt, while Mary-Kate opts for a black top and printed velvet pants.
June 18, 2003
At the premiere for Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Mary-Kate wears a kimono-inspired maxi dress, while Ashley sports a daisy printed halter gown.
February 11, 2004
At the launch of their clothing line in Paris, the twins opt for very different looks. Ashley wears an olive green blazer and blue jeans combo while Mary-Kate sports a belted dress over flared blue jeans.
February 26, 2004
For the premiere of Starsky & Hutch, Mary-Kate and Ashley go for a simple look and both wear a white t-shirt and skirt combo.
April 3, 2004
The 17th Annual Kids' Choice Awards sees the Olsen twins testing out a more mature look. Mary-Kate wears a plunging v-neck dress and Ashley goes for a girlier look, wearing a flirty bandeau top and a satin skirt.
April 29, 2004
For their Walk of Fame ceremony, the girls both wear midi dresses: Ashley in white, Mary-Kate in lavender.
May 1, 2004
A few days later, the twins attend the premiere of their movie, New York Minute. Both go for feminine looks with Ashley wearing a satin slip dress and Mary-Kate in a tiered eyelet dress.
May 4, 2004
At the Vanity Fair Tribeca Film Festival party, Mary-Kate wears pops of pink, while Ashley prefers more neutral shades.
May 4, 2004
For the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of New York Minute, Ashley wears another long satin dress. This time, Mary-Kate opts for a fun polka-dotted dress with pink heels for a pop of color.
August 29, 2004
The 2004 Video Music Awards sees the twins dress in similar silhouettes. Mary-Kate keeps it simple in plain white, but Ashley jazzes it up with a pink and orange print.
September 14, 2004
The twins dress down for Marc Jacobs's fashion show. Ashley keeps it casual with a brown fur coat, jeans, and a t-shirt. Mary-Kate wants make more of a statement and wears a bold green coat with a red sheath dress underneath.
May 2, 2005
For their first Met Gala, the twins attend the event wearing delicate lace dresses. Ashley wears a golden Oscar de la Renta dress, while Mary-Kate chooses a vintage piece. The theme for the evening is "House of Chanel."
May 19, 2005
France's Amfar Gala sees Mary-Kate wearing a red satin jacket for a pop of color to her white gown, while Ashley chooses to wear a black and taupe striped gown with a plunging neckline.
November 8, 2005
At the ninth annual ACE Awards, the twins both choose simple gowns. Mary-Kate wears a pastel blue, strapless draped gown. Ashley, fan of the plunging neckline, opts for a long sleeve gown in black.
January 14, 2006
Mary-Kate and Ashley are polar opposites for HBO's pre-Golden Globe Awards party, but the sisters both wear a bold red lip to match.
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