Ashley Olsen, a young woman of grace and elegance
I imagine that fame must be a really hard thing to navigate. One must be a strong individual to bear the burden of so many people projecting onto you their expectations of how great your life must be. That’s why Ashley Olsen, whom I had the pleasure of meeting last night, is so impressive. Ashley and her staff were at Hirshleifer’s to show the spring/summer 2010 collection of The Row, the three-year old fashion brand conceived by the Olsen twins. For those not up on The Row, the collection, named for the impeccable tailoring standards of Savile Row, offers hip beautiful T-shirts, blouses, leggings, blazers, pea-coats, all with a fit, luxurious texture and feel that makes the collection comfy and wearable.
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And while the collection has been the subject of rave reviews, what to me is even more impressive was Ashley, the young woman, whose warmth, grace and kindness illuminated the room, who took time to personally greet each and every fan who came there to be touched by her magic, to take home a little bit of her because it in some way made them feel better about their own life.
For me, it was magical to watch the interactions, to observe Ashley’s strength and courage as she gave of herself to those in the room in many different ways throughout the evening. It was an evening I will long remember. I was honored to be in the presence of such a talented young woman, and a person of great strength, warmth, grace and character.
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