Mary Quant is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur known as the pioneer of miniskirts, she was born in 1930 and grew up in London to an ordinary family, but her passion for fashion and innovative spirit made her stand out in the field of fashion design.
Mary Quant 和 Alexander Plunket Greene，1963 年。
Quant's fashion design style is very popular, characterized by unique geometric shapes, vibrant colors and a strong personality. One of her most famous designs is the miniskirt, which is a very short skirt that usually only reaches to the middle of the thigh.
Left: Costume Design, 1960s, Museum No. E.525-1975. Wool apron sleeveless dress, 1950s, museum number T.219-1995.
It is said that Quant was originally inspired by a traditional dress she saw when she visited Japan in the early 60s. She finds the dress very interesting because it is short enough to show part of the leg, but not too revealing.
Mary Quant Selection of Fabrics, 1967.
Quant returned to the UK and began designing miniskirts and selling them in her own boutique. The miniskirt soon became a fashion symbol, representing the independence and rebellious spirit of young people, and also became one of the symbols of women's liberation.
Market, Knightsbridge, shop windows, circa 1961.
Quant's success lies not only in her design innovations, but also in her business acumen. Together with her husband, she runs a fashion company that takes her brand globally and opens a series of branches and retail stores.
Polo neck sweater, black ribbed acrylic and natural burlap mini dress set, 1965, England. Museum number T.110-1976.
Quant's success in fashion design and business has made her one of the most famous female entrepreneurs of the 20th century. Her fashion design and miniskirt design style have also influenced the fashion industry and become an indispensable part of the fashion industry.
The new exhibition pays homage to Mary Quante's design legacy.
Although Quant died at his home in Surrey on April 13, 2023, at the age of 93. But her design and legacy are alive on in the contemporary fashion world and will continue to influence future designers and entrepreneurs.