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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Share Their Influences

by Celebuzz on Nov. 13, 2008 02:19 PM / 2 Comments

It's not every pair of style icons who will wear their inspiration on their sleeves. That openness is what sets Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen apart from the typical 22-year-old, identical-twin billionaires.

The former child actresses and current fashion moguls (their The Row line of upscale apparel is one of few clothing offerings to be relevant in this retail-disastrous economy) appeared at Westwood, California's Borders bookshop on Wednesday night to sign copies of their new book, Influences.

An super-sized, lavishly illustrated tome, Influence collects in words and pictures the artists, rebels and visionaries who have contributed to the quirky yet cohesive worldview of the twins themselves.

The sisters graciously sat and chatted and signed for a couple thousand of their closest fans.

Book buyers who desired an Olsen scribble had arrived at the store half a day early and secured wristbands guaranteeing them the right of signage.

However, not every stray pedestrian in Westwood was enchanted with the world's savviest business twins. And they brought along some signage of their own.

The video tells the tale.

Shouldn't these protesters pick on someone their own size? Or at least show their real faces? Discuss it in comments.

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“Last night Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen got a few special 'fans' while signing copies of their coffee table book, Influence, at a Borders in Westwood. PETA protesters!”

Pacific Coast News

“Protestors associated with PETA stood outside a Borders bookstore last night in LA to yell about Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, who were on hand to sign copies of their book, "Influence". I don’t know why PETA did this, but I'm gonna guess the Olsens use fur or wear fur or something something soemthing fur. PETA really hates that. Although if the Olsens don't mind spiking little bunnies, I doubt they're gonna mind being called names. As a general rule, if someone spends their day torturing animals, you're gonna have a tough time upsetting them.”

“Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen showed off their ability to Influence as they posed with their new book at Borders in Westwood. Even through the book met raised eyebrows in the beginning, it has been lauded as a fresh book with cool celebrity perspective. Influence also supposedly have tons of never-before-released pics and writing from the girls, so it's definitely worth a look!”

Splash News Online

“Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen have a book signing session for their new book, “Influence,” on Wednesday at Borders books store in Westwood, Calif.”

Just Jared

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mina 1 yr ago
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They are faboulous. I adore them.
dlauss 2 mos ago
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Belissimas, Talented, born to shine, too bad that the world of Fame, is terrible for those who are not prepared to live in two worlds.