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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's First Fashion Show Was Nothing Like The Row

Please enjoy these photos from the twin's forgotten runway debut in 2004

By Lauren Alexis Fisher
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

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For their debut as designers, Mary-Kate and Ashley wore some signature early 2000s trends: a dress over jeans for MK, a stringy scarf for Ashley, and ultra-pointy pumps to top off both looks.

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On the runway, there were going-out tops for pre-teens, ribbons worn as belts and pink handbags giving off some Paris Hilton vibes.

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But because Mary-Kate and Ashley understood versatility, there were some khaki pants and knit sweaters for the more conservative–yet cool–teens.

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Then, there was the beach look made of early 2000s dreams: colored lens sunglasses, crimped hair (that nearly burned off from being in the crimper so long) and a rhinestone-belted bikini.

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Do you see these poses and capri pants? Don't mess with anyone wearing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for Walmart, thank you very much.

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For a more elegant playdate, there were pretty floral satin looks with matching handbags for your Lip Smackers and Nokia phone.

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Okay fine, would definitely still wear this matching look today.

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The All-American looks for teens didn't disappoint either.

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Who needs shoes when you've got an outfit this good?

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The Row is luxe and great but honestly, will anything ever compare to the genius of these iconic designs? Perhaps not.

From: Harper's BAZAAR US
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