Iconic fashion designer Mary Quant, who is credited with creating the miniskirt and was a huge influence in the industry from the 190s onwards, has died at the age of 93.
The British fashion designer died peacefully at her home in Surrey this morning (Thursday 13 April), a statement from her family to the PA news agency said. It said: “Dame Mary, aged 93, was one of the most internationally recognised fashion designers of the 20th century and an outstanding innovator of the swinging sixties.”
In tribute to Quant, who was appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for services to Fashion in the New Year Honours list last year, we take a look back at some of her most wonderful fashion creations. Take a look through our gallery to see them all.
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In tribute to Quant, who was appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for services to Fashion in the New Year Honours list last year, we take a look back at some of her most wonderful fashion creations. Take a look through our gallery to see them all.