1960s Mary Quant

brian · 23-12-2004

mary quant is such a great designer, whom i admire very much, but little is ever spoken of her or her collections here. she doesn't do runway shows to my knowledge, and her clothing isn't available in many areas, but she's still going strong. i love her vision and style.

here are a few looks from her a/w 2004 collection

Lea · 23-12-2004

didn't she invent the miniskirt?

Spacemiu · 23-12-2004

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Originally Posted by Lea

didn't she invent the miniskirt?

She says she did , Correges says he did

she is great

, i have some vintage socks of her's

utopia · 23-12-2004

she's brilliant.

Alura · 23-12-2004

I didn't know she was still designing, she was big in the Mod era, her haircuts were big news as well

. My friend recently got herself a 'Mary Quant' haircut as she said hehe.

breathe0xygen · 23-12-2004

I have seen a couple of Mary Quant shops around Tokyo, selling mostly cosmetics and bags. I don't remember seein any clothing though... but some of her clothing can be purchased on the net.

vintage_princess · 23-12-2004

^^ I love the last jacket..especially the single button at the top..I could see myself wearing that.

Im surprised there wasnt a topic on Mary Quant before, I

the Mod look

softgrey · 23-12-2004

i've seen some of herr stuff at bendel's...
the stuff brian posted looks much better than the stuff i'd seen...which was a bit too retro and almost costume-y...

i believe that she sells mostly cosmetics and some accessories these days...
there is a mary quant store in nyc ...but i think it's only cosmetics and accessories...

thanks for the topic brian...she is truly a fashion legend...

lady grey · 24-12-2004

she has a boutique on madison ave. in the 50s in nyc.

tfs meet-up??

metal-on-metal · 24-12-2004

She's a legend but I don't think the current selection reflects her original talent or spirit.

linusrox · 24-12-2004

My favorite Mary Quant memories involve the cosmetics line. Those little white glass "Smudge Pots" - I can still smell them! I was too young to wear them, but that didn't stop me from getting in trouble with my sister when I dipped into hers.

So a few years back I was excited to run across the Mary Quant boutique near Rockefeller Center. I was prepared to drop a relative bundle for nostalgia's sake, but couldn't get a saleperson's attention (I'd been helping a friend move, and didn't look "nice"). Post-9/11 NYC and they're still acting like they don't need people's money? I just left.

brian · 24-12-2004

^ that's horrible, linus.
there's absolutely no need for them to treat you like that.
i say go back again if possible, and if they do this to you once more you should feel free to "assist" yourself

thefashionista · 24-12-2004

i have a mary quant dress of my mother's. . . i love it so much. i wear it when i'm feeling mod (obviously).

next time i'm in NYC i'm definitely going to that boutique.

brian · 24-12-2004

do tell us how it goes, fahsionista...
i want to go there so bad

i love her cosmetics line...really the best stuff

**Meg** · 24-12-2004

I had no idea she still designed clothing. Thanks for the pictures and info bri. I've seen her cosmetics around a lot but none of the clothes.

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brian V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: homme Posts: 14,048	1960s Mary Quant mary quant is such a great designer, whom i admire very much, but little is ever spoken of her or her collections here. she doesn't do runway shows to my knowledge, and her clothing isn't available in many areas, but she's still going strong. i love her vision and style. here are a few looks from her a/w 2004 collection

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Lea fashion insider Join Date: May 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 2,161	didn't she invent the miniskirt?

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utopia ingenue Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: us Gender: femme Posts: 5,248	she's brilliant.

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Alura backstage pass Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Netherlands Gender: femme Posts: 540	I didn't know she was still designing, she was big in the Mod era, her haircuts were big news as well . My friend recently got herself a 'Mary Quant' haircut as she said hehe. __________________ Favourite Fashion Site: Iconique.com - Internet Meets Style

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vintage_princess Adorable illusion Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 6,644	^^ I love the last jacket..especially the single button at the top..I could see myself wearing that. Im surprised there wasnt a topic on Mary Quant before, I the Mod look __________________ "...jus flip up ur collar, pull up ur sleeves and wear it loose... done less FOB like"

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softgrey flaunt the imperfection.. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: downtown... Gender: femme Posts: 49,970	i've seen some of herr stuff at bendel's... the stuff brian posted looks much better than the stuff i'd seen...which was a bit too retro and almost costume-y... i believe that she sells mostly cosmetics and some accessories these days... there is a mary quant store in nyc ...but i think it's only cosmetics and accessories... thanks for the topic brian...she is truly a fashion legend... __________________ "It is not money that makes you well dressed: it is understanding." ChristianDior

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lady grey tfs star Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 10021 Posts: 1,586	here she has a boutique on madison ave. in the 50s in nyc. tfs meet-up?? Last edited by lady grey; 24-12-2004 at 01:04 AM. Reason: info

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metal-on-metal Heated Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York Posts: 3,127	She's a legend but I don't think the current selection reflects her original talent or spirit.

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linusrox windowshopping Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 26	My favorite Mary Quant memories involve the cosmetics line. Those little white glass "Smudge Pots" - I can still smell them! I was too young to wear them, but that didn't stop me from getting in trouble with my sister when I dipped into hers. So a few years back I was excited to run across the Mary Quant boutique near Rockefeller Center. I was prepared to drop a relative bundle for nostalgia's sake, but couldn't get a saleperson's attention (I'd been helping a friend move, and didn't look "nice"). Post-9/11 NYC and they're still acting like they don't need people's money? I just left.

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Meg inspired contemplation Mod Squad Leader Join Date: May 2003 Location: London by way of North America Gender: femme Posts: 17,056	I had no idea she still designed clothing. Thanks for the pictures and info bri. I've seen her cosmetics around a lot but none of the clothes.