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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Make Rare NYC Outing in Coordinated Looks Days Before Met Gala

The low-profile designers of The Row resurfaced days before the Met Gala, prompting unconfirmed chatter about a red-carpet return.

Overview

  • The twins were photographed in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday, April 30, wearing near-matching black coats with scarves, straight or wide-leg jeans, sunglasses, and crocodile or croc-embossed handbags from The Row.
  • Multiple outlets identified Mary-Kate’s bag as The Row’s rare alligator Lady Bag and described Ashley’s as a larger bowling-style tote, with some reports likening it to the brand’s Margaux or Agnes shapes.
  • The sisters, 39, appeared cheerful as they met a friend for lunch, exchanging hugs on the sidewalk during the midday outing.
  • The sighting arrived days before the May 4 Met Gala, prompting speculation about a possible appearance that remains unconfirmed after their last attendance in 2019.
  • Mary-Kate and Ashley stepped back from acting to run The Row, and the label’s influence has grown, including the 2025 CFDA American Accessory Designer of the Year award.