Year of Celebrations: College Style was the final mass-produced set of Mary-Kate and Ashley dolls. At this point in their careers, they had recently bought out their business partner, Robert Thorne, gaining full control of their company, Dualstar. While prototypes for future dolls and fashion assortments were created, the twins ultimately ended their contract with Mattel and phased out major brand partnerships where they served as the public face of marketing. As they gradually transitioned behind the scenes, this marked the end of an era.
Mary-Kate and Ashley are freshman in college having fun at football games and pep rallies rooting for their favorite team. Mary-Kate is wearing khaki cords and a striped sweater vest over a printed long sleeve shirt with collar. Mary-Kate stays warm with a fashionable scarf and smart pumps. Ashley is wearing a wool skirt with a pink corduroy jacket over a striped sweater, beanie hat, and boots. There is a chip megaphone for each doll, too!