Designer feminist, Mary Quant not making short skirt to attract men but to “take the bus or climb a tree”, and today, sadly, he died at the age of 93.

british designer Mary Quant creation of short skirt with André Courrèges, Cristobal Balenciaga scholarship holder), is a feminist tireless and revolutionary fashion.

Idea from Mary Quant cutting embossed skirt lengths so that women can walk comfortably, get on and off buses or even climb trees, an example of advancing women’s rights through fashion, that’s how short skirt.

That short skirt It was and is, without a doubt, the protest outfit that changed the history of women’s clothing and helped defend feminism.

grandparents of Mary Quant they were miners, that’s why he always wanted to make clothes that everyone could wear, he said himself: “

The essence of fashion is to make fashionable clothes available to everyone” (“The goal of fashion is to make fashionable clothes available to everyone”).

Designer relatives feminist and creator of short skirt has revealed that he “died peacefully at home” aged 93.

Mary Quant is a pioneer not only of short skirtalso colored tights, Chelsea style, PVC and a bob cut by Vidal Sassoon.

Mary Quant, tireless feminist and creator of the miniskirt/ Getty Images photos, has passed away

Mary Quant’s most recognizable creation

“She has always been a great androgynous champion, blending the feminine and the masculine. The idea of ​​the miniskirt is not to provoke men, but to have the freedom to run, climb trees, do whatever you want”, explains actress and director Sadie Frost in the documentary Quant ( 2021).

Mary Quant He also created Mary Jane-style flat shoes, like girls, but for mature women.

Designer feminist and creator of short skirt, It was inspired by the school uniform worn by children and youth in British schools, but for the twenties.

The idea also combines a short dress with high boots above or below the knee and shiny patent leather.

Mary Quant He released bell-bottoms and so-called hotpants, namely shorts or shorts, even shorter and made of brightly colored fabrics, which could be worn from morning to night.

Mary Quant, tireless feminist and creator of the miniskirt/ Getty Images photos, has passed away

Chelsea style

Mary Quant it created the so-called Chelsea style (because of the environment it was located in) and was the centerpiece of the so-called Swinging London (literally, oscillating or swaying London) movement, which also gave rise to the Swinging Sixties.

Artists and bands who embraced, like him, the new youthful and rebellious styles that gave rise to the cultural revolution also made their way through them: David Bowie, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who…

Chelsea’s style embraces clothing and accessories with an innovative approach and a touch of youthful rebellion.

Fashion at the time included miniskirts, flared trousers, high-collared blouses and platform boots. Bright colors and psychedelic patterns were also common in clothing and accessories at the time.

Chelsea’s style is not only limited to fashion, but also extends to interior decoration and graphic design. The designs are bold and modern, often featuring geometric patterns and bright colors.

The Chelsea style is generally considered a symbol of 1960s London fashion and youth culture, and remains influential in fashion and design to this day.

Chelsea style, created by Mary Quant/ Getty Images photos

How is the love story of Mary Quant and Alexander Plunket-Green?

Alexander Plunket-Green is the husband and business partner of Mary Quant, First feminist and creator of short skirt.

Mary Quant and Alexander Plunket-Green met while they were both studying at Goldsmiths College in London. They started dating and married in 1957.

Together they opened a boutique in London’s exclusive Chelsea neighborhood in 1955, which became a popular hangout for young women of the time.

In the 1960’s, Mary Quant She became known for her revolutionary style which included miniskirts, short dresses, wide trousers and bright colored tights. The designs were very popular among young girls and became a symbol of youth fashion and culture at that time.

Mary Quant and Alexander Plunket-Green are husband and business partners/ Getty Images photo

Apart from designing clothes, Mary Quant and Alexander Plunket-Green also expanded their business to include beauty products, perfumes and accessories.

Mary Quant and Alexander Plunket-Green also opens stores in other British cities and abroad.

Mary Quant and Alexander Plunket-Green divorced in 1990.

Today we have lost a great fashion icon, brave and transgressive, rest in peace Mary Quant!

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