Vintage Mary Quant Swimsuit
By Mary Quant
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage swimsuit by the British designer Mary Quant. The suit is in a black and white print
Vintage Mary Quant Swimsuit
By Mary Quant
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage swimsuit by the British designer Mary Quant. The suit is in a black and white print
Vintage Mary Quant Black and White Knitted Top
By Mary Quant
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage top by Mary Quant. The top has a round neckline and cap sleeves, and is stripes on
MARY QUANT Rhinestone Abstract Silk Tie Top Size Small
By Mary Quant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mary Quant top is composed of an abstract printed silk and features a rhinestone neck tie
1965 Mary Quant Documented Black Playsuit with Crochet Bodice
By Mary Quant
Located in London, GB
This rare documented playsuit was designed by icon of 'swinging sixties' fashion, Mary Quant. After
1980S MARY QUANT Multicolor PVC Colorblock Rain Poncho
By Mary Quant
Located in New York, NY
1980S MARY QUANT Multicolor PVC Colorblock Rain Poncho
Rare Museum worthy Mary Quant wool dress, circa 1960s.
By Mary Quant
Located in London, GB
designers led by Mary Quant. She was one of the designers who took credit for the miniskirt and hotpants
Mary Quant Ginger Group Maxi Skirt A-Line with Bow Ruffle Hem 1960s
By Mary Quant
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Mary Quant Ginger Group maxi skirt in black from the 1960s with A-Line silhouette and ruffle and
1970s Mary Quant Wool Jacket
By Mary Quant
Located in London, GB
Fabulous little aubergine wool jacket from iconic British designer Mary Quant. It features a very
1970s Mary Quant Cobalt Blue Sweater (s)
By Mary Quant
Located in Port Hope, ON
One of Mary Quant's iconic ribbed sweaters with a boat neck; wide ribbing, and raglan sleeves
Incredible Vintage Mary Quant for Bonwit Teller Black Wool Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Mary Quant for Bonwit Teller black wool shirt dress! Features buttons up the
Chanel 1999/2000 Mary Quant Ivory Tweed Suit - Size 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite Mary Quant's Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld ivory tweed
Mary Quant Grey Wool Jumper
By Mary Quant
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare vintage "Designed for Penny's by Mary Quant" grey jumper. Scooped neck, deep armholes. A
Mary Quant black and gold striped lurex sweater, c. 1970s
By Mary Quant
Located in London, GB
Size Small
1960S Mary Quant Black Girdle With Daisies
By Mary Quant
Located in New York, NY
1960S Mary Quant Black Girdle With Daisies
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Amazing 1970s Mary Quant Black Velvet ' Zipper ' Bellbottom 70s Jumpsuit Onesie
By Mary Quant
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage MARY QUANT black velvet jumpsuit / catsuit! Features a luxurious, soft velvet
Mary Quant Vintage 1960s Mod Orange Wool Trapeze Swing Coat with Ring Pulls
By Mary Quant
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic vintage 1960s bright orange wool trapeze coat by Mary Quant's The Ginger Group. Huge sweep
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70S MARY QUANT
By Mary Quant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
THE ULTIMATE MARY QUANT... Truley A Rare Style MARY QUANT Here- With MOD Off Her Mind And GLAM
Mary Quant Vintage 1970's Red Skirt
By Mary Quant
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1970's Mary Quant red dotted cotton skirt. Excellent condition with no flaws. Measurements
Mary Quant Wool 1960s Mini Dress
By Mary Quant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navy Blue wool 1960s mini with full sleeves, off white with navy and orange applique stripes. Off white collar.
Bust - 34 inches
Waist - 28 inches
Hip - 34 inc...
Mary Quant Pink Coat with Hip Belt
By Mary Quant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mary Quant's "Ginger Group" Coat. Musk pink wool with hip belt. Zip front to skirt. Zip goes right
70S MARY QUANT GORGEOUS SEXY KNIT DRESS
By Mary Quant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rarer than rare in the vintage world is a piece by Mary Quant ... Even harder to find than a Biba
Mary Quant Slicker Worn By Joan Collins 1960s
By Mary Quant
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Mary Quant vinyl slicker rain jacket. Mod vinyl coated awning stripe item features a
60s Mary Quant Spaceage Cape
By Mary Quant
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An original 1960s Mary Quant bright yellow cotton cape with four rows of black stitching along its
60s Mary Quant Floral One Piece Undergarment
By Mary Quant
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s white and blue floral Mary Quant one piece under slip with shaped underwire bra cups
Mary Quant Rare Ginger Group Coat/Dress-Red
By Mary Quant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Coat/Dress presented by Mary Quant's Ginger Group features jewel neckline; darted bust; long
Mary Quant 1960s Mod Winter Dress with Brass Buttons
By Mary Quant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mary Quant wool scoop neck dress. Knee length with side slits. Full length sleeves. Brass buttons
60s Mary Quant Black Dress with Silk Printed Collar & Cuffs
By Mary Quant
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Mary Quant medium weight black wool blend dress. Mini floral printed silk cuffs and peter pan
Rare c1961-63 Mary Quant Mod Green & Black Mini Dress
By Mary Quant
Located in Rockwood, ON
Mary Quant become famous for her mini dresses in the 1960s, with some even attribute her as
Mary Quant Blue & Red Peasant Dress with Ditsy Floral Print, 1970s
By Mary Quant
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A stunning vintage Mary Quant maxi dress for her Ginger Group line, from the 70s with dramatic
Mary Quant Vintage Brown Avant Garde Knit Poncho Dress with Attached Scarf, 1970
By Mary Quant
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Mary Quant Vintage 1970s Brown Avant Garde Knit Hood Dress with Scarf Detail Size: Marked L but
1960's Vintage Ginger by Mary Quant Navy Blue Wool Trench Style Coat
By Mary Quant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ginger by Mary Quant Coat Wool Navy Blue Lined One Button and Belt Closure Two Side Pockets
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...
James Galanos Vintage Canary Yellow Silk + Velvet Burn Out Dress and Blouse
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage JAMES GALANOS vintage canary yellow dress AND blouse / jacket! Features silk velvet burn out throughout. Drop waist dress, with a fitted bodice, and two layers of Ruf...
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
$8,507
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder bustled evening dress, ss 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder mid-length evening dress ▪ 57% Cotton, 43% Polyamide ▪ Diamond cut panels around torso ▪ Floral brocade bustled skirt at back ▪ Built-in cor...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Dolce & Gabbana Black Silk Lace Corset Bustier Pink Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dolce & Gabbana Bustier, corset We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: This is a beautiful Dolce & Gabbana silk ruched Mauve corset top with black lace...
S/S 2004 Versace by Donatella Pink Pop Art Silk Scarf Tassel Blouse
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a hot pink backless scarf top designed by Donatella for Versace's colorful Spring/Summer 2004 collection. In homage to Gianni's Warhol-inspired designs, this season used P...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
S/S 1996 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Copper Lace Leopard Rhinestone Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible leopard print chiffon and copper lace Atelier Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1996 collection, a version of this super...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$1,450
Size: Small - Medium
1960s Gottex Black Sheer Cut - Out Sexy One Piece 60s Vintage Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Gottex
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare 1960s GOTTEX black one piece swimsuit or bodysuit with sheer cut-out sides! Features a high neck with an open back. Black on black polka dot print. Semi sheer cut-outs ...
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking example of Roberto Cavalli’s signature glamour, this mainline asymmetric stretch dress dates to circa 2010 and captures the house’s fluid, sensual aesthetic at its late-20...
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Babydoll Sheer Chiffon Pink Tank
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pink and black lace tank top from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, designed by Tom Ford for Fall/Winter 2003, debuted on the runway as look 18. Crafted from sheer light pink chif...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This gown is the ultimate bridal dream for true John Galliano devotees. A rare and deeply romantic piece from Dior’s Spring Summer 2005 collection, it embodies everything collectors ...
Mary Quant revolutionized the world of women's fashion during the Swinging Sixties. The British designer substantially modernized hemlines, popularizing the miniskirt and essentially introducing hot pants. Quant’s extensive repertoire included a range of garments, some famously modeled by Twiggy. Her liberating and refreshing designs for skirts, blouses, sweaters, knitted jersey dresses and chic stretchy tights challenged the conventions of the day and greatly influenced fashion trends that followed.
Quant was born in London in 1934. She wanted to pursue fashion from a young age, but her parents — both teachers — were unsupportive. She instead studied art and illustration at Goldsmiths College. Quant graduated in 1953, but her interest in fashion persisted, so she headed straight into an apprenticeship at a high-end millinery shop and never looked back.
In the late 1950s, Quant began making her own designs. When her then-boyfriend Alexander Plunket Greene bought a building in Chelsea, London, part of the project was eventually relegated to a boutique named Bazaar. Quant took a few classes at night on tailoring and created clothing that was to be sold out of the space, and her work quickly caught the attention of publications like Harper's Bazaar. Her shirts, modern tunic dresses, and other apparel captured the vitality of the postwar cultural shift occurring at the time. She also cultivated a lively environment in her shop, playing music, serving drinks and staying open for long hours.
While hemlines had been gradually climbing above the knee before her contributions to the explosion in popularity of the miniskirt took shape — see the late 1950s-era pieces that Yves Saint Laurent designed for Dior or the Space Age dresses of Parisian couturier André Courrèges — Quant played no small role in challenging the conventions of traditional womenswear in the 1960s. She viewed the miniskirt as liberating. In the late 1960s, she also introduced short shorts that anticipated the later popularity of hot pants.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Quant focused more on makeup and household goods. In 1988, she designed the interior of the Mini 1000 car, which was originally called the Mini Quant.
Quant earned a great deal of recognition for her contributions to the fashion industry. In as early as 1963, she was the winner of the first Fashion Museum Dress of the Year award. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1966 and promoted to Dame Commander in 2015. Quant was also awarded the Minerva Medal — the highest honor of the Chartered Society of Designers, of which she was a member.
When the Victoria and Albert Museum held a retrospective devoted to Quant's famous designs from the 1960s and 1970s, Quant was heavily involved in the production of the show.
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