Fashion icon Dame Mary Quant dies peacefully at home in Surrey
Queen of the Mini-Skirt passes away
Dame Mary Quant, the legendary designer who revolutionised women’s fashion in the swinging 60s, has died peacefully at her Surrey home this morning, her family confirmed.
Pioneering style that defined an era
Quant wasn’t just a designer – she was a trailblazer. Credited with inventing the mini-skirt and hot-pants, she popularised bold, plastic fabrics and bright colours, forever changing how women dress. Her daring designs captured the spirit of 1960s London and sparked a global fashion revolution.
From Goldsmiths to King’s Road legend
- Trained at Goldsmiths College and the Royal College of Art
- Started as a milliner before launching her boutique, Bazaar, in 1955
- Introduced innovative PVC raincoats, bags, and boots in the early 60s
Champion of the modern woman
Mary Quant’s clothes embodied freedom and fun – affordable, wearable, and perfect for the independent woman on the move. Her breakthrough came in 1965 when she was awarded an OBE for changing British fashion forever.
“Quant transformed the industry and liberated women from old-fashioned styles,” a fashion insider said.
Her legacy lives on, inspiring designers and fashion lovers around the world with her bold, youthful spirit and impeccable style.
