Olsen twins launch menswear range

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have announced that they are designing a men's fashion line.

According to Vogue, the twins have decided to introduce some key menswear pieces into their existing women's fashion franchise The Row.

"When we looked in the men's market, we couldn't really find basics you could wear with designer - the same concept as our women's," Ashley is quoted as telling WWD.

"So we started the process with pants and blazers, because we knew it would take time to get that right."

The actress revealed that the line will be inspired by their favourite designers, including Lanvin and Tom Ford, and will be marketed towards an "older, masculine man".