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 with red trim and flower detail. UK size 14 ( old 14) , Made in UK. Measurements Bus...
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 one half and block colour on the other, front and back.
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 with a halter style. There are some rhinestones missing from the halter chain. *...
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
For a period the international fashionable pace was set by a talented group of London-based designers led by Mary Quant. She was one of the designers who took credit for the minisk...
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 bow bottom hem.
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 current peplum hem and mandarin collar with five matching buttons to fasten down th...
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. The material is 100% acrylic
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 entire front, which makes for an incredible figure flattering dress, or cardigan. A tru...
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 suit from the Autumn-Winter 1999-2000 collection. This refined two-piece suit is cra...
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-line cut. Front kick pleat. Bodice is lined. Back zipper, hook and eye. No size t...
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. Sh to Sh 13inch/33cm - Ua to Ua 17inch/43cm(x2) - Waist 14,5nch/37cm(x2) - Hips 1...
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, with a functional full metal zipper that leads up the front, all the way to the neck...
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 and zippered pockets with ultra mod ring pulls. Beautiful top stitching and 1960s si...
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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 Taking THE SPOTLIGHT... THE COLOR ALONE IS UNREAL...Depending On The Light -The Colo...
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: 23" waist, 34" hip, 40" total length To purchase this item please email imiss...
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 up to the neck to create a turtle neck or can be open. Full length sleeves.
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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 ...
This Quant is from that era of the 70s when bronzed goddesses pro...
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 built in white vinyl belt and buttons. Item worn by Joan Collins for the film, The...
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 hemline. At the front the cape has a metal zipper closure with black mock buttons r...
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. Adjustable straps. Hook and eye back closure with back zip.
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 sleeves; O-ring tab zip cuffs ; two lower front on seam pockets; covered O-ring tab zip f...
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 on two faux front pockets, two brass buttons, cuff link style on the sleeves at wris...
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 collar. Metal zipper up the back. Fully lined.
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 inventing them, though she always maintained that she took the style from the girls on the...
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, voluminous sleeves. Estimated Size: UK 10/ US 6/ EU 38 Bust - 34” / 86cm Waist -...
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 will fit most due to loose, oversized fit.
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 Vintage
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on. Deep plungin...
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Austin, TX
CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress Condition: Excellent 29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length size US 4 / FR 36 / S
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Unusual Handmade Rhinestone Crystal Bra
Located in New York, NY
Amazing, Cool Handmade Rhinestone Bra from the 1980's perfect for layering under sheer or open garments. Unusual handmade from rhinestone "chaining" and hand soldered to form bra cup...
Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Chanel black short-sleeved mini dress comprised of a medium weight silk fitted upper bodice, a horizontally ruched lace mid-section, a fitted waist made of gathered lace and a...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00244 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: 2009 Material: Wool, Silk Color...
$19,699
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Valentino 98 Vintage black embellished tassel backless sequin maxi dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage An incredibly rare black embellished gown from Valentino Spring/Summer 1998 Beautiful fine silk crepe that is cut on the bias, means that the dress drapes and moul...
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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