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Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1980s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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20th Century Unknown Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1980S MARY QUANT Multicolor PVC Colorblock Rain Poncho
By Mary Quant
Located in New York, NY
1980S MARY QUANT Multicolor PVC Colorblock Rain Poncho
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1980s Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Mary Quant Ginger Group Maxi Skirt A-Line with Bow Ruffle Hem 1960s
By Mary Quant
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Mary Quant Ginger Group maxi skirt in black from the 1960s with A-Line silhouette and ruffle and
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1960s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Courreges Numbered Couture Navy White Wool Zipper Mod Space-Age Dress, 1970s
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
previous decades. Alongside other notable designers such as Mary Quant and Pierre Cardin, Courrèges designs
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1970s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Psychedelic Flower Goddess Dress Empire Waist Butterfly Sleeve Quad London 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
unusual and iconic pieces that were inspired by history. They operated alongside boutiques like Mary Quant
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1970s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1970s Caroline Charles Cotton Striped Blouse and Skirt Ensemble
By Caroline Charles
Located in London, GB
stint at Mary Quant. She was a founding designer at London Fashion Week and during the swinging 60s, her
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1980s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1980's Betsey Johnson Punk Label Black Sequin Stretch Knit Crop Top & Leggings
By Betsey Johnson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with designer Mary Quant and artist Andy Warhol—helped pioneer what became known as the Youthquake
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1980s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Original 1971 Espace Jaeger-LeCoultre for Pierre Cardin Manual Winding Watch
Located in Valenza, IT
O.G. of the space-age set along with André Courrèges, Mary Quant, Rudi Gernreich, and Paco Rabanne
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1970s French Modern Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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Superb 1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38)
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...
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1980s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

UNWORN Pink Versace Asymmetric Draped Goddess Engagement Evening Gown Dress 38
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous blush pink evening gown inspired by the Grecian goddesses by VERSACE Asymmetric style Beautiful draped details Ruffles/trail on side and back Closes with a h...
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Early 2000s Italian Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1960s Black & Gold Lamé Mini Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Black & Gold Lamé Mini Cocktail Dress. Front bow detail, zips up back.
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1960s Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

The Rodnik Band Limited Edition Nautical Novelty Tattoo Print New Size 10 Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and limited edition THE RODNIK BAND novelty nautical silk dress! Features blue and white squiggly stripes on the body of the dress, with yellow polka dots directly above the wai...
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2010s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and truly breathtaking Christian Dior haute couture museum-quality chartreuse silk feathered glamour gown dating back to spring/summer 1968. This incredible work of ...
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1960s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

French Art Deco Couture Ivory Wool and Silk Floral Flapper Coat, 1920s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Roaring Twenties was a period of seismic change in women’s fashion. French designers like Coco Chanel, Jean Patou and Jeanne Lanvin introduced revolutionary silhouettes that brok...
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1920s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Vionnet Runway Veraline Blue Plisse Cut-Out Pleated Dress Gown NWT
By Vionnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vionnet of Paris veraline blue plisse pleated cutout gown is the 1st look that opened the 2016 Spring runway show. (see photo) Sleeveless with pleated panels of bodice twisted toget...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Alaia Vionnet-Inspired Grecian Goddess Dress Gown. New
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Throughout the decades Azzedine Alaia was always considered an innovative and inspirational fashion designer. With his recent passing, the gown being offered is from one of his fina...
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2010s Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

A Pierre Cardin Organza Blouse With Dramatic Batwing Sleeves Circa 1970/1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1980 France Stunning Blouse in black Organza by Pierre Cardin (attributed to) dating from the 1970s / 1980s. Boat neckline blouse buttoned in front and dramatic raging s...
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1970s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Bob Mackie 1983 Cosmopolitan Cover Numbered Beaded Open Back Long Dress Gown 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Bob Mackie Fully Beaded Red Black Long Dress Gown December 1983 - Cosmopolitan Cover ( worn by Brooke Shields ) and Limited Edition - One of the Best Bob Mackie Dress!!! On Grammys 2...
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1980s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtaine...
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1950s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

A French André Courrèges Couture Future Dress numbered 0045426 Circa 1970/1972
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1972 France Courrèges Haute Couture day dress in thick orange jersey from the early 1970s. Straight sleeveless cut, pleated tabs at the shoulders and slightly flared on t...
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1970s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Museum-Held Metallic Pink Gold Beaded Silk Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning and incredibly rare Balenciaga metallic-gold brocaded pink silk evening dress from his 1965 Spring-Summer collection. Cristobal Balenciaga began his life's work in fashion...
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1960s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
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1980s Italian Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Long Metallic Maroon red long Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This stunning rayon sheath skirt comes from Jean Paul Gaultier Femme. It is a shimmering maroon color. Hidden side zipper and back slit.
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1990s Italian Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Vintage 1970 Guy Laroche Couture Embroidered Silk Billow Sleeve Low Plunge Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Guy Laroche Haute Couture numbered silk-chiffon gown dating back to his romantic 1970 spring-summer collection. Guy Laroche was an assistant to the famous Jean Desses before...
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1970s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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1970s Victor Costa Funky Blue Floral Knit Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Houston, TX
ones reminiscent of Mary Quant's bubbly, iconic flower. A fun, fresh dress!
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1970s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Leo Narducci Multicolor Ebru Marbling Print Dress, 1960s
By Leo Narducci
Located in Houston, TX
Bristish invation was making its mark in the US. Reminiscent of Mary Quant, this thigh-length dress has an
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1970s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1970s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1970s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1970s Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

British Boutique 1960's Tartan Pinafore Maxi. Quad.
Located in University City, MO
": which was one of those iconic late 1960's/early 70's British boutiques like Biba, Mary Quant, and Ossie
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1960s Lurex Jersey Cutout Mod Dress
Located in London, GB
shorter hemline and bare midriff, it also evokes the playful designs of Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant and
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Gina Fratini ombred silk chiffon gown
By Gina Fratini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Porter, Mary Quant, Ossie Clark and the rest that made up the best of British fashion in the glorious
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1960s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1960's Michael Mott for Paraphernalia Metallic Blue Lurex Keyhole Mod Mini Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mary Quant and artist Andy Warhol—helped pioneer what became known as the Youthquake movement in
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1960s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Vintage 1966 Betsey Johnson for Paraphernalia Documented Sequin Mod Mini Dress
By Betsey Johnson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
scene, Johnson—along with designer Mary Quant and artist Andy Warhol—helped pioneer what became known as
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1960s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Mary Quant collectible vintage 1960s Twiggy style jumpsuit
By Mary Quant
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Mary Quant collectible 1960s vintage Twiggy style jumpsuit/ onesie Measurements are taken flat
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Mary Quant black and gold striped lurex sweater, c. 1970s
By Mary Quant
Located in London, GB
Size Small
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1970s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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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1960s Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1970s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Lanvin Silk Poly Blend Green and Pink Mod Floral Shirt Dress, 1960s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This amazing poly blend Lanvin printed shirt dress from the 1960s is flower power with a Mary Quant
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1960s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Peter Golding 'Ace Jungle Jean' Denim Dress, c. 1974
Located in London, GB
Niven, Mary Quant, the Princess of Wales, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Ava Gardner, Marlon Brando, Bryan
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1960's Betsey Johnson for Paraphernalia Bubblegum Pink Satin Backless Dress
By Betsey Johnson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Taking her cues from the more avant-garde London fashion scene, Johnson—along with designer Mary Quant
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1960s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

AnnaCat black halter-neck evening dress , c. 1960s
By AnnaCat
Located in London, GB
Annacat. They were highly favoured by British Vogue (something which Biba and Mary Quant struggled with
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1960s Sally Levison of London Crochet Color Block Jersey Maxi Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Sixties London scene wasn’t just about Mary Quant, Biba and Ossie Clark. Selling clothes from
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1970s Vintage Jean Varon John Bates Chiffon Designer Dress Batwing Sleeves
By Jean Varon, John Bates
Located in Portland, OR
is always a debate as to which designer invented the mini skirt - some say Mary Quant, some say Andre
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1970s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Paraphernalia by Betsey Johnson 1960s silver metallic knit mini dress
By Betsey Johnson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
England the designs of Mary Quant,Foale and Tuffin & Paul Blanche...It was the hippest boutique in New
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1960s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1960's Michael Mott for Paraphernalia Silver Mod Arrows Black Jersey Mini Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mary Quant and artist Andy Warhol—helped pioneer what became known as the Youthquake movement in
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1960s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1970s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1970s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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...
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1970s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Courrèges Couture Future 1960s Jumper Dress
Located in Paris, IDF
, well known for his architectural and ultra-modern practical designs. He claims the miniskirt (as Mary
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1960s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1970's Emmanuelle Khanh Scalloped Collar Single Button Blazer
By Emmanuelle Khanh
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designers such as Mary Quant to be a leading name in French fashion and was among those in the French New
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1970s Romanian Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Louis Feraud hot pink mod dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even Mary Quant but it a sweet surprise to find Feraud's name. A vibrant shade of hot pink really puts
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1960s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Courreges vinyl coat
By André Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to Balenciaga, the renowned Spanish designer. Both Courrèges and Mary Quant lay claim
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1970s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1970s Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1970s British Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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
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1960s English Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

Emmanuelle Khanh Silk Crepe Vintage Halterneck Wrap Dress, 1980s
By Emmanuelle Khanh
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Khanh, who modeled for Givenchy and Balenciaga and designed for Youthquake - a label which Mary Quant
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1980s French Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

1960’s Tuffin and Foale Youthquake Lavender and Yellow Vinyl Dress Never Worn
Located in New Hope, PA
fashions of Carnaby Street, Biba and Mary Quant, as well as Sally Tuffin and Marion Foale. Diana Vreeland
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1960s American Mary Quant Vintage Clothing

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of mary quant vintage clothing you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Blue and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of mary quant vintage clothing among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

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The price for a piece of mary quant vintage clothing starts at $130 and tops out at $1,650, and on average, selling for $580.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

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