In the 1960s quant became a british fashion icon, emblematic of the decades youth culture, through her innovative, fun and highly distinctive clothing. Here you can view information about our new and limited edition fashion and cosmetics products, campaign information, shop list, company information, recruitment information and more. See more ideas about mary quant, 1960s fashion and mod fashion. Sep 17, 2012 originally published in 1966, quant by quant is the hugely entertaining story of mary quant s early career and life with husband and business partner alexander plunket greene. Mary quant is a name synonymous with the sixties and carnaby street. Quant is so much a part of the 1960 s that it wouldnt be unreasonable to suspect that the book starts sometime in that decade, yet it is clear that some events must have happened in the fifties. After opening the groundbreaking bazaar boutique on londons kings road in 1955, quant soared to international fame with her brand of witty style that fitted perfectly with modern. Nov 19, 2018 the jumper dress was a mary quant invention that captured the youthful, playful, side of 1960s fashion. The autobiography of mary quantthe inventor of the miniskirtwas originally published in 1966 at the height of swinging london. How the 1960s spaceage fashions changed what we wear. See more ideas about mary quant, 1960s fashion and fashion. How the 1960s spaceage fashions changed what we wear bbc. We wont share your details with anyone else and there is an unsubscribe button at the bottom of every enewsletter.
The brand new post war babyboomer generation was proving that it was a power to be reckoned with. Quant attended goldsmiths college of art, london, and spent two years designing hats for the danish milliner. Apr 06, 2019 inventive, opinionated and commercially minded, mary quant was the most iconic fashion designer of the 1960s. Mary quant, english dress designer of youthoriented fashions, responsible in the 1960s for the chelsea look of england and the widespread popularity of the miniskirt and hot pants. That style immediately made a 20yearold look 10, a welcome change from the50s mature. Mary quant is an iconic fashion designer because she transformed fashion by being the creator of the miniskirt and hotpants. Read how 1960s fashion icon mary quant s revolutionary clothes liberated women latest on itv news. A design and retail pioneer, she popularised superhigh hemlines and other irreverent looks that were critical to the development of the swinging sixties scene.
Her shift dresses were very short, and her prints were. She was one of the designers who took credit for the miniskirt and hotpants, and by promoting these and other fun fashions she encouraged young. How mary quant led the youth power movement in dress in. Synopsis immortalized by fashion iconography as the originator of the miniskirt, london designer mary quant had an artschool background and had been designing and manufacturing her own clothes. Mary quant swinging sixties miniskirts pictures years. Skirts had been getting shorter since about 1958 a development mary quant thought was practical and liberating, allowing women to run for a bus.
Such an icon is mary quant, fashionista of the 1960s and 1970s. Suzie was mary quants muse and collaborator and with her broad social connections made sure that quants fashions went viral quickly. She was one of the designers who took credit for the miniskirt and hot pants, and by promoting these and other fun fashions she encouraged young people to dress to please themselves. Mary quant played a pivotal role in the youth power movement in dress in the 60. Fashion designer and entrepreneur mary quant was born in blackheath in 1934, to welsh parents. This rendition has the wonderful story of mary quant,but is missing many of the pictures offered in the original book,and the quality of the paper used is of poor quality,and the cover is very flimsy,making this books shelf life limited.
Fashion history the look of the 1960s kalyani kala. Her style moved away from grownup fashion to playful youth driven fashion. How 1960s fashion icon mary quants revolutionary clothes. In 1990 quant was awarded the british councils award for contribution to british industry, and in 1993 she became a fellow of the society of industrial artists and designers. Short skirts had already been worn by 1950s scifi characters who, along with the 1960s space race, were a. Quant by quant can be viewed as a lesson in elementary couture as well as a fundamental business primer. Her book colour by quant was published in 1984, followed by quant on makeup in 1986, and the classic makeup and beauty book in 1996. See more ideas about 1960s fashion, mary quant and fashion.
Mary quant, the miniskirt and the chelsea palace on the king. It explores her thensubversive approach, setting her contribution in the context of british, european, and american fashion in the 1950s and 60s. Mar 04, 2011 mary quant played a pivotal role in the youth power movement in dress in the 60. The 1960s is one of the most exciting fashion decades of the twentieth century, where british pop and youth culture created a stylish look that set trends all around the world.
By 1966 mary quant was producing short waist skimming mini dresses and skirts that were set 6 or 7 inches above the knee. Mary quant 60s fashion designer mini skirt, and quant cosmetics. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I had to consult other sources to find out when the events mary quant talks about happened. She was the woman who showcased the mini skirt in the 60s and who made hot pants the item for women to be seen in during the 70s. Dame barbara mary quant, mrs plunket greene, dbe, fcsd, rdi born 11 february 1930 is an english fashion designer and fashion icon, who is of welsh heritage she became an instrumental figure in the 1960s londonbased mod and youth fashion movements.
Mary quant was one of the greatest 1960s fashion influence. As someone who is interested in fashion history, i would really have liked some dates. The leggatts were an interesting family, hugh leggatt, a step brother, advised the palace on art matters, there was a very wealthy aunt who lived in jamaica and a vague connection to elizabeth barrett. Nov 25, 2016 mary quant is a name synonymous with the sixties and carnaby street. She is an icon of the 1960s so if you love this decade, this is a must see exhibition. Spread the love the 60s mini skirt 1960s fashion history by pauline weston thomas for fashion the 60s mini skirt 1960s fashion history fifties fashion hangs on until 1966 mary quant and the mini skirt the mid1960s hairstyle the unsung mini skirt inventor john bates that was the week that was death of. Born on 11 february 1934 in london, mary quant began her career by studying illustration at goldsmiths college. This book reveals how the 1960s british look was inspired by social changes and championed by innovative new designers like mary quant. Inventive, opinionated and commercially minded, mary quant was the most iconic fashion designer of the 1960s. I owned the original book printed in the 60s and loved it. This book reveals how the 1960s british look was inspired by social changes and. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Apr 03, 2019 a new major exhibition celebrating iconic fashion designer dame mary quant looks at how she revolutionised the way women dressed, reflecting a new age of feminism and liberating them from.
Mary quant mary quant a fashion designer and british fashion icon. Dame barbara mary quant, mrs plunket greene, dbe, fcsd, rdi born 11 february 1934 is a welsh fashion designer and british fashion icon. French designer andre courreges began experimenting with hemlines as well in the early 1960s, and he began to show spaceage dresses. While she is often cited as the inventor of the style, this claim has been challenged by others. A major figure in the londonbased mod and youth fashion movements during the 1960s, she promoted fun fashions and encouraged people to dress to.
Jersey minidress by mary quant, late 1960s the miniskirt, described as one of the defining fashions of the 1960s, 18 is one of the garments most widely associated with quant. May 14, 2019 mary quant was born on february 11, 1934, in blackheath, london, england, to welsh teachers jack and mary quant, who were originally from mining families. May 31, 2015 history assignment fashion of the 60s. She was one of the designers who took credit for the miniskirt and hotpants, and by promoting these and other fun fashions she encouraged young people to dress to please themselves and to treat fashion as a game. Mary quant named the miniskirt after her favourite make of car, the mini. A new major exhibition celebrating iconic fashion designer dame mary quant looks at how she revolutionised the way women dressed, reflecting a new age of feminism and liberating them from. May 16, 20 such an icon is mary quant, fashionista of the 1960s and 1970s. She was one of the designers who took credit for the miniskirt and hot pants, and by promoting these and other fun fashions she encouraged young people to dress to. Quant wasnt the only pioneer of the miniskirt at the time. In 1965 she took the idea from the 1964 designs by courreges and liking the shorter styles she made them even shorter for her boutique bazaar. Our fashion collections include examples of her famous designs from.
I had asked mary quant whether she did not feel there to be an element of vulgarity in cutout and seethrough dresses which, giving an illusion of nothing beneath, can be regarded as an aspect of. Apr 06, 2019 from miniskirts and hot pants to vibrant tights and makeup, this exhibition explored how mary quant launched a fashion revolution on the british high street, with over 200 garments, including unseen pieces from the designers personal archive. The miniskirt, which she is most famous for, became one of the defining fashions of the 1960s. May 20, 2014 the 1960s is one of the most exciting fashion decades of the twentieth century, where british pop and youth culture created a stylish look that set trends all around the world. The miniskirt, for which she is arguably most famous, became one of the defining fashions of the 1960s.
Short skirts had already been worn by 1950s scifi characters who, along with the 1960s space race, were a major inspiration on 1960s fashion. That style immediately made a 20yearold look 10, a. After opening her groundbreaking boutique bazaar on londons kings road in 1955, quant soared to international fame with her brand of witty style that fitted perfectly with modern city life. Dame barbara mary quant, mrs plunket greene, dbe, fcsd, rdi born 11 february 1934 is a welsh fashion designer and british fashion icon she became an instrumental figure in the 1960s londonbased mod and youth fashion movements. This book really captured what must have been the heady, youthful exuberance of 1960s london.
It would not be right to suggest she invented the fashion mini skirt. The futuristic, minimalist look of the era is still an inspiration now. Dame barbara mary quant, mrs plunket greene, dbe, fcsd, rdi notes 1 is an english fashion designer and fashion icon, who is of welsh heritage. Mary quant was born on february 11, 1934, in blackheath, london, england, to welsh teachers jack and mary quant, who were originally from mining families. It brings to mind mini skirts, op art, a black and white patterned theme which recently made its way back to the fashion scene, the hipster pair of slacks, and pretty prints on baby doll dresses. Mar, 2019 quant was among the first designers to create miniskirts. Mary quant, the miniskirt and the chelsea palace on the. This book, published to accompany a landmark exhibition at the victoria and albert museum, london, declares that she revolutionized and democratized fashion, creating fashion for everyone. From miniskirts and hot pants to vibrant tights and makeup, this exhibition explored how mary quant launched a fashion revolution on the british high street, with over 200 garments, including unseen pieces from the designers personal archive. The jumper dress was a mary quant invention that captured the youthful, playful, side of 1960s fashion. She led with a vision to dress the youths in a sexy and free way, birthed forth from awareness of the times and. Mary quant is a welsh fashion designer and british fashion icon known for popularizing the miniskirt and hot pants. The 1960s mini skirt fashion history mary quant fashion. Quant was among the first designers to create miniskirts.
Originally published in 1966, quant by quant is the hugely entertaining story of fashion designer mary quants early career and life with her husband and business partner, alexander plunket greene. Museum explores the years between 1955 and 1975 when quant tore up the fashion rule book. A major figure in the londonbased mod and youth fashion movements during the 1960s, she promoted fun fashions and encouraged people to dress to please themselves rather than conforming to societal norms. But with the beatles came a new and very different fashion influence not paris or milan but swinging london. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. How mary quant led the youth power movement in dress in the. Mary quant creator of the mini skirt and hotpants fashionsizzle. See more ideas about mary quant, mod fashion and 1960s fashion.