Dame Mary Quant, Fashion Designer, Passes Away at 93

April 13, 2023        Doris J. Tremaine       

Fashion Designer Dame Mary Quant Passes Away at 93

Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who revolutionized the fashion industry, has passed away at the age of 93. Quant was a British fashion designer who was a major influence on the 1960s London scene. She is best known for her miniskirts, hot pants, and other bold fashion statements.

Quant’s Early Life and Career

Quant was born in 1934 in Blackheath, London. She studied illustration at Goldsmiths College and began her career as a milliner in 1955. She opened her first boutique, Bazaar, in 1955 with her husband, Alexander Plunket Greene. The boutique was an immediate success, and Quant quickly became known for her innovative designs.

Quant’s designs were revolutionary for the time. She was one of the first designers to use bright colors and bold patterns in her clothing. She also popularized the miniskirt, hot pants, and other daring fashion statements. Her designs were hugely influential in the 1960s and continue to be popular today.

Quant’s Legacy

Quant’s designs have had a lasting impact on the fashion industry. She was the first designer to be awarded a Damehood, and she was inducted into the Fashion Hall of Fame in 2003. Quant’s legacy will live on in the fashion world for years to come.

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