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Mary Quant, Revolutionary Designer Who Liberated Women's Fashion, Dies at 93

  • Mary Quant was a pioneering British fashion designer who became famous for popularizing the miniskirt and hot pants in the 1960s.
  • Quant challenged conventions with her vibrant and affordable designs that appealed to young women seeking liberation from traditional styles.
  • Her iconic boutique Bazaar in London was ground zero for the Swinging Sixties fashion scene and propelled Quant to global fame.
  • Though Quant's career spanned over 60 years, her irreverent and whimsical aesthetic came to define an era of cultural upheaval and continues to inspire designers today.
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