Read: Influence

 

Influence, the 2008 book by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, had been collecting dust near the bottom of one of my bookshelves. As a coffee table book addict, I'm not even sure I looked through it when I originally bought the book. Their classically beautiful designs for the CFDA Award winning fashion brand The Row caught my interest, and recently I dug into my own library to learn more about what drives their aesthetic.

The book is super interesting. They clearly thought long and hard about who to include, and I have taken the time to slowly read through each interview. It shows two talented young women authentically seeking knowledge from a variety of artists, designers and creative people that they admire. 

I share a birthday with the twins, June 13, and I love to see where the curiosity trait takes fellow Geminis. My longstanding favorite show on television is the Charlie Rose Show on PBS, and Influence feels like their version of his famous round table.   

The Row t-shirt. Salina, Italy, September 2014

My favorite white t-shirt is an early design by The Row. I recently bought a long sleeved version to wear as the temperature cools down. They are simple, luxurious and perfect.

Beautiful clothes designed by two impressive women. I look forward to their next book - and will surely not let it sit unread on a shelf for six years!