Dame Mary Quant, a fashion designer who helped bring fashion to the masses and made the miniskirt famous, has died at the age of 93, know her net worth and cause of death
In a statement, her family acknowledged the news and called her “one of the best-known fashion designers in the world in the 20th century.”
Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant cause of death, obituary, net worth, bio, age, husband, family
Dame Mary’s creative and groundbreaking ideas changed the fashion industry, and her work has been praised by many people since she died. “It’s impossible to overstate Quant’s contribution to fashion. She represented the joyful freedom of 1960s fashion, and provided a new role model for young women. Fashion today owes so much to her trailblazing vision.”
Dame Mary Quant (1930-2023)
It’s impossible to overstate Quant’s contribution to fashion. She represented the joyful freedom of 1960s fashion, and provided a new role model for young women.
Fashion today owes so much to her trailblazing vision. pic.twitter.com/4z3MXp0tZl
— V&A (@V_and_A) April 13, 2023
Dame Mary Quant was born to Welsh parents in London in 1930. She grew up in a time of austerity, but in her designs, she pushed for fun and women’s freedom. In 1955, she started her first store, called Bazaar, on the King’s Road in the Chelsea neighbourhood of London. Her unique addition to British fashion was quickly made clear by how far-sighted and creative she was.
Farewell icon
Dame Mary Quant (1930-2023) pic.twitter.com/EKYyDBJNAT
— 𝚖𝚘𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚖 (@Modernistics) April 13, 2023
Quant is known for popularising miniskirts and bringing fashion to more people. Dame Mary was one of the most important people in 1960s fashion, and young women everywhere looked up to her. Her logo, a black and white daisy that she made in the 1950s, was on the packaging for her clothes, a cheaper line called the Ginger Group that came out in 1963, tights, and a popular makeup line. She was one of the first people to make a brand out of a fashion name.
A statement from her family said she died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK with her cause of death down to age related ailments. Quant had a net worth of $22 million at the time of her death in April 2023 and most of the wealth was earned through her long and illustrious career in fashion.
Following her parents’ refusal to let her attend a fashion course, Quant studied illustration at Goldsmiths, where she met her husband, the aristocrat Alexander Plunket Greene.
Mary Quant’s legacy recognized with multiple honours from British Monarchy
Dame Mary got an OBE in 1966 for her work in the fashion business. In 2014, she got a dame in the Queen’s New Year list for her work in British fashion. In 2022, she became a member of the Order of the Companions of award, which honors individuals who have significantly contributed to the arts, science, medicine, or government. Sir David Attenborough and Dame Judi Dench are among other notable recipients of this prestigious accolade.
Very sad news today to learn of the passing of the 60s daringly creative, fun genius, much-loved lady, Dame Mary Quant.
Mary insisted on making George's and my wedding coats in 1966; his, Black Mongolian Fur and mine, Red Fox.
A true icon. RIP pic.twitter.com/qQeNjyFz2T— Pattie Boyd (@thepattieboyd) April 13, 2023
Tributes have poured in from across the fashion industry for Quant, with former Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman tweeting, “RIP Dame Mary Quant. A leader of fashion but also in female entrepreneurship – a visionary who was much more than a great haircut.” Her friend Jasper Conran said, “Mary Quant is, without a doubt, one of the most important British designers ever.” Quant’s gifts to fashion and the way she affected the business will be felt for many years to come.