Mary Quant

11 February 1930 – 13 April 2023

Mary Quant was a British fashion designer and a central figure of the 1960s London mod and youth fashion movements. She is widely credited with popularizing the miniskirt and hot pants and built an international brand around her designs and cosmetics.

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Born in Blackheath, London
11 February 1930

Mary Quant was born in Blackheath, London, England.

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Studied at Goldsmiths College
1948

Quant studied illustration at Goldsmiths College in London.

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Opened the Bazaar boutique
1955

She opened her boutique Bazaar on the King's Road in Chelsea, London.

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Married Alexander Plunket Greene
1957

Quant married her business partner Alexander Plunket Greene in 1957.

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Popularized the miniskirt
c. 1960

Quant became a leading force in popularizing the miniskirt during the early 1960s.

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Launched cosmetics line
1966

She expanded her brand by launching the Mary Quant cosmetics range.

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Appointed OBE
1966

Quant was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to fashion.

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Appointed Dame Commander
2015

She was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2015.

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Died in Surrey, England
13 April 2023

Mary Quant died at her home in Surrey at the age of 93.

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