Long before Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen [1] founded their successful clothing line The Row, they proved they were fashion girls [2] in my heart with the hit 2004 movie New York Minute. The movie made me think about what living in New York would be like and all the crazy situations that must just be part of life in the big city. Mostly, though, I fantasized about the clothes. After seeing Roxy wearing a Metallica tee, I searched desperately for one to add to my own closet — not because I like the band, but because of how cool she makes it look. While today, the sisters are often seen in sleek and luxe pieces from their brand [3], their style in the movie is a complete 180, so it's been particularly interesting to take a look back.
The movie follows twin sisters Jane and Roxy Ryan, who head to New York City for the day. A buttoned-up Jane is trying out for an overseas college program, while Roxy is trying to scheme a way to meet her favourite punk band. Needless to say, chaos ensues, and they find themselves in multiple hysterical situations. Jane's prim style consists of chic blazer and skirt sets, while Roxy is often seen in band tees and distressed denim. Somehow, the sisters even find a way to make the tourist-bait "I Heart NY" T-shirts look cool by cutting them into V-necks and styling them with a pleated skirt and shorts, respectively. Keep reading to see some of the movie's best style moments.
In the movie, the sisters are a complete 180 from each other when it comes to style.
Jane loves a tailored blazer while Roxy is more of a grungy band tee kind of gal.
Roxy embraced the grunge look in a Metallic tee, distressed denim, beret, and hobo bag. Jane opted to style her blazer and button-down with printed a skirt and ballet flats.
The sisters played with textures in the movie too. Jane wore a teal leather jacket and miniskirt set while Roxy opted for velvet sweatsuit paired with heels.
Even the dog's carrier was on point with its bohemian print.
Ever wondered how to make an "I Heart NY" shirt look on point? Style it with red shorts or a pleated miniskirt.
Notice the rubber bracelets and chunky wedges.
Who doesn't love a good a good towel/bathrobe moment?
I particularly love the fact that they are wearing the hotel slippers as well.
Roxy was a boho pro in this oversize cape and tank top while playing the drums.
She accessorised her look with a stack of red beaded necklaces.
If you're not a pajama set kind of gal, opt for a hoodie and tank top.
You can dress up your blazer with a crinkled satin tank top and big hoop earrings.