JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mary Quant, the Swinging '60s London designer who may have invented the miniskirt, dies at 93.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kirka, Danica; Lawless, Jill 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the life and legacy of Mary Quant, a pioneering fashion designer known for popularizing the miniskirt and influencing youth culture during the 1960s. Quant passed away at the age of 93 at her home in Surrey, England. She is credited with creating a vibrant and accessible fashion aesthetic that resonated with young women, breaking away from traditional styles of the time. Her innovative approach to fashion, including the introduction of miniskirts and hot pants, along with her savvy business acumen, helped her establish a successful brand that extended into cosmetics and household products. Quant's contributions to fashion are widely recognized as transformative, embodying the spirit of the 1960s and providing new role models for women. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:163110419
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