The Row - The All-Things The Row Thread

[HeatherAnne]

^ Perhaps they didn't want their celebrity to interfere with the collection? I wouldn't blame them.

It is so luxe! I can't even imagine how beautiful some of these pieces must be up close. With this collection you can really tell how much they have progressed as designers, and frankly as artists. They are getting further away from the basics and wearables they started with and creating a more unique and inspirational aesthetic. They have been so smart in their decision making with The Row -- it's fun to watch them define their brand, and I can't wait to see what's next!

 

[Amywilliams]

I think this collection is a huge step forward for them. Definitely my favourite of theirs, cannot wait to see these pieces in person.

 

[VersaceLuva586]

I'm sooo proud of them!! This is such a strong collection and so luxe!!

 

[edsbgrl]

^ Perhaps they didn't want their celebrity to interfere with the collection?

I agree. I think one of the reasons The Row collection is as popular as it is. They aren't using their celebrity to push the line. Thats getting more rare these days.

On the other hand, they present very nice pieces - wearable, quality, fashion, forward, modern pieces. Well done!

 

[lmelanie]

every collection and presentation really brings them close to being designers and less of the celebrity name.

 

[hautechild]

This seems like a much more ambitious collection than they've previously done, and they've pulled it off very well. Love the different textures in this collection!

 

[MaybeJaded]

^ Perhaps they didn't want their celebrity to interfere with the collection? I wouldn't blame them.

oh I agree with you, HeatherAnne, I just thought that it was really unusual for the designers to be absents from the presentation, but then again the one thing I Love about these girls is the fact they always push the envelope and are such risk takers.
And the more I see the others collections the more in love I'm with The Row, The girls really stand out among them. I may be biased but so far this is the best collection I've seen.

a review from WWD.

The Row RTW Fall 2011

One of the great joys of working in this industry is seeing talent develop rep, especially in the wake of widespread cynicism. Enter Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, whose The Row is progressing into a dazzling jewel, its multiple facets still emerging.

The designers maintain that theirs is a collection of pieces, essential items that fold into a broader wardrobe. Perhaps so, but what the Olsens presented for fall looks suspiciously like a full-fledged, sophisticated collection. They started from a dual inspiration — “‘The Triplets of Belleville’ meet ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox,’” with a little Donald Judd tossed in. That meant a darkened sensibility with some jolts of color. It also meant some impressive furs, flamboyant in their raw, au sauvage appeal. The lineup has a more obviously urbane side as well, seen in pieces such as a beautifully tailored black coat with buckle closure and a quiet belted cap-sleeve dress. As for the brighter side of things, a color-blocked belt added dash to a marigold coat.

Such bravado is part of a push toward branding. Hence, the discrete “TR” embroidered onto knitwear, and the launch of The Row’s handbags. These range from a sleek backpack to a two-section bag that comes in laptop and evening versions which is called, yes, Twin Set.

 

[apriliciate]

holy shis! the olsen twins are so genius! this is the best collection i've ever seen! seriously, the head pieces, belts, coat, bags, *dyinggg..*

 

[barbiestolemyDVN]

Favourite collection so far.

 

[MaybeJaded]

another review from Vogue.com

Show Report
Lauren David Peden
14/02/2011

ALTHOUGH Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were not on hand to walk visitors through their autumn/winter 2011-12 collection, they did make their inspiration board available.

The story it told - through stills from The Triplets of Belleville and The Fantastic Mr. Fox, a Seventies-era shot of a super glam Bianca Jagger, and artwork by Egon Schiele - was one of luxurious decadence.

And this mood was certainly borne out in the collection, full as it was with double-face cashmere sweaters and pants, knit mink sweaters, burgundy lamb T-shirts and a fox coat and vest - created using a brand new construction technique - that were fur on the inside and outside yet remained as light and effortless as your favourite snuggly sweater.

Yes there were plenty of the deluxe basics on which this brand has built its reputation: creamy knit crewnecks, perfectly cut pencil skirts and razor-sharp suits and blazers (some with snake or fish skin elbow patches). But there were a slew of more playful - dare we say whimsical? - looks this season, as well.

To wit: a blue fox chubby paired with a floor-sweeping pink chiffon skirt that recalled a (very privileged) little girl playing dress-up. A pair of cheetah print fur pants and a gorgeous velvet burnout dressing gown-cum-evening coat that we could easily imagine a young Bianca wearing while lounging in the South of France. Or any number of today's pretty young things donning for a swanky night on the town, in Belleville or Brooklyn.

 

[RedAzalie]

it's amazing collection, the best i've seen form them, they really went on upper level with this

 

[MaybeJaded]

it can't be better than this

The Olsen twins' The Row had evolved their luxe essentials from the first season into one of the most polished (easily of a Parisian standard) shows of the season. Naturally, it produced striking outerwear seen in the dramatic leopard skin coat and a purple Astrakhan jacket

Source:TheNational.ae

 

[mikeijames]

i hate to be one of those posters who simply posts "LOVE!" and moves on, but seriously, it's that good. first, it's so true to the aesthetic of the girls, but it's also so edgy and new york-y that it easily keeps pace with the reed krakoffs and ohne titels and others who have given us our own brand of avant. seriously, that leather sleeved perfectly cut coat looks like it leapt off the streets of tribeca.

 

[MaybeJaded]

The 'twin' bag by The Row

Source: @BarneysNY

 

[MaybeJaded]

I love the idea of the "twins bag", and as a backpack kinda person, I love the design of the bags. Also, as someone that tends to go with brown or black, I'm loving the blue one!

 

[totah]

^^ me too, love the shade of the blue.
it's really a GREAT collection, i would wear every piece...

 

[MaybeJaded]

during the The Row one-on-one (a closer look at their bags)

Source:BarneysNY

 

[LUXXX]

Their best collection so far - but damn do those models look expensive dressed up in those clothes! I don't even want to look at the price tags! haha

 

[LoraV]

I really dislike the collection. It was really nothing special.
But i love the idea of those bags up there. The blue one is so pretty!

 

[MaybeJaded]

First Look: The Row’s Leather Sunnies

New season, new sunglasses! New shades are be the easiest way to spruce up your look for spring. It may not be above 60 degrees outside, but the sun is shining, and that’s about all the excuse you’ll need to splurge on The Row‘s new sunglasses.

The collection, which hits the brand’s website this afternoon, is the latest in a series of collaborations between Mary Kate and Ashley Oslen and Linda Farrow. Ashley says, “It’s all about combining the allure and quality of the past with a modern aesthetic.” That translates into their now classic retro silhouettes with super luxurious details like leather arms and crocodile trim in everything from solid black squares to tortoiseshell cat eyes and pearly white specs.

The SS11 shades start at $442.

source: fashion.elle.com