Mary Quant

Why Is Mary Quant Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Dame Barbara Mary Quant was a British fashion designer and fashion icon. She became an instrumental figure in the 1960s London-based Mod and youth fashion movements, and played a prominent role in London's Swinging Sixties culture. She was one of the designers who took credit for the miniskirt and hotpants. Ernestine Carter wrote: "It is given to a fortunate few to be born at the right time, in the right place, with the right talents. In recent fashion there are three: Chanel, Dior, and Mary Quant."

Other Resources About Mary Quant

• en.wikipedia.org
• www.maryquant.co.uk

What Schools Are Affiliated With Mary Quant?

Mary Quant is affiliated with the following schools:

• Goldsmiths, University of London