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Mary Quant

Acting

Born February 11, 1934 · Blackheath, London, England, UK

Died April 13, 2023

Biography

Barbara Mary Quant is a Welsh fashion designer and British fashion icon. She became an instrumental figure in the 1960s London-based Mod and youth fashion movements and one of the designers who took credit for the miniskirt and hotpants.

Awards & recognition

  • Companion of Honour · 2022
  • Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 2014
  • Royal DesignerIndustry · 1969
  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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