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Mary Quant Through The Years: Photos Of The Legendary Fashion Designer Throughout Her Life

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April 13, 2023 9:42AM EDT

Iconic fashion designer, Mary Quant, sadly passed away at the age of 93 years old on April 13, 2023 & you can see photos from her younger years to today.

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Mary Quant Through The Years: Photos

Mary Quant Through The Years: Photos
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It’s a sad day in the fashion industry as legendary designer, Mary Quant, has passed away at the of 93 in her home in Surrey, UK on April 13. Hailed as the creator of the mini skirt, Mary was also responsible for all of the Carnaby Street “mod” fashion looks. The designer had a huge influence on all of the fashion trends set off by The Beatles & other huge ’60s pop stars. Mary’s vision had a huge impact on the ’60s fashion trends and she opened up her first shop, called Bazaar, in Kings Road in 1955. Her family released a statement, announcing that she, “died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK this morning.” Her family also went on to call her, “one of the most internationally recognised fashion designers of the 20th Century and an outstanding innovator.” We rounded up photos of Mary & her designs throughout the ears and you can see the photos when you scroll through the gallery.

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Mary Quant, 1967

Mary Quant, 1967
Courtesy Everett Collection

Mary Quant posed in this stylish outfit in 1967. She wore a white dress over a black T-shirt paired with sheer tights & white shoes.

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Mary Quant, 1964

Mary Quant, 1964
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Mary Quant and her husband Alexander Plunket Greene at Heathrow Airport on their way to New York on September 17, 1964. 

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Mary Quant, 1964

Mary Quant, 1964
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Mary Quant posed in her showroom while hemming a model’s ruffled pants in 1964. 

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Mary Quant, 1964

Mary Quant, 1964
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Mary Quant wore this scoop-neck striped dress over a black button-down shirt in 1964.

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Mary Quant, 1960s

Mary Quant, 1960s
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Mary Quant (left), posed with model Jill Stinchcombe (right) in the ’60s as they both rocked short, bob hairstyles.

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Mary Quant, 1969

Mary Quant, 1969
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Mary Quant & her husband Alexander Plunkett Greene posed for a black and white photo around the year 1969.

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Mary Quant, 1972

Mary Quant, 1972
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Mary Quant smiled for the camera in 1972 when she wore this patterned vest over a black & white polka dot button-down shirt with striped pants.

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Mary Quant, 2010

Mary Quant, 2010
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Vidal Sassoon (left) & Mary Quant (right) posed on the set of ‘Vidal Sassoon: The Movie’ in 2010.

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Mary Quant, 2009

Mary Quant, 2009
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Mary Quant wore this royal blue button-down collared shirt with a black unbuttoned vest on top & a studded belt around her waist at the Courthouse Hotel in London in 2009.

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