November 2nd 2009

From Wal-Mart to runway worthy: the Olsen twins

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have been household names since playing Michelle on our favourite family sitcom Full House. Now Ashley and Mary-Kate, both 23, are continuing their reign as they move forward in fashion: from tween-wear in Wal-Mart to international mega boutique owners.

Carrying both a high-end line, The Row, and a mid-priced label Elizabeth and James, they’ve seen a 500% growth since just 2007.

And today they’re also the owners and co-presidents of Dualstar Entertainment Group, the company that made them multi-millionaires in the first place.

A smart duo, those two, who own their brand and are committed to growing their fashion business.

Read the full story from TheStar.com.

(Need a gift idea for a fashion fan? Check out Mary Kate and Ashley’s book Influence, filled with candid, revealing letters, interviews and artwork from fashion icons and famous designers.)

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Comments (4)

  1. Devon Davidson says:
    September 22, 2009 at 12:05 am

    Not surprised. their book is awesome, too.

  2. Ola Vickson says:
    September 22, 2009 at 12:07 am

    I’ve also read their book – it’s excellent.

  3. eviequeen says:
    January 8, 2010 at 3:36 pm

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  4. Get Moving says:
    April 16, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    wow…these cute little twins have come such a long way since Full House. from cute girls to fashion icon to business empire….only in america.

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