Mary Quant, Iconic Fashion Designer and Creator of the Miniskirt, Passes Away at 93

Legendary fashion designer Mary Quant, who popularized the miniskirt and other iconic fashion trends of the 1960s, has died at the age of 93.

Quant, who was born in London in 1934, was a key figure in the Swinging ’60s and her influence on youth culture around the world was immense. She was credited with popularizing the miniskirt, hot pants, skinny-rib sweaters and waterproof mascara, and her signature look of a pink buttoned vest and black shirt became iconic.

The debate over who invented the miniskirt has long been disputed, with French designer Andre Courreges claiming he was the first to raise hemlines high on the thigh. However, Quant’s impact on the fashion world has been compared to The Beatles’ impact on pop music.

Quant’s family said she died “peacefully at home” in Surrey, southern England, on Thursday. Her influence on fashion will be remembered for generations to come.