Design
1961-1965 (made)
Artist/Maker |
Mary Quant, best known for popularising the mini-skirt, was a hit among young aspiring fashionistas of the 1960’s. Her store, Bazaar, opened in 1955 in London and quickly became popular for the ‘Chelsea set’, which was a group of young artists, film directors and socialites. It became a focal point for 1960’s young adult fashion because it provided a place for young people, who no longer wanted to dress like their parents, to purchase clothing that matched their urban lifestyle. Innovative designs featuring fun colourful clothing, like skinny-rib sweaters and pinafore dresses, were catered for customers’ demands. Mini-skirts and the mini-dresses with coloured tights were the most appealing for the female consumer.
Object details
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Brief description | Design for 'Stampede' dress by Mary Quant, c.1961-5 |
Physical description | Fashion design for a sleeveless dress with buttons down the front. Sample of textile attached with design. Name, address, and company inscribed on paper |
Dimensions |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Stampede'
75% Linen/25% Terylene interlined with lightweight Vilene. Buttons are brass/gold. Available in white, navy, black and brass (a small cutting of brass attached). A 'top-super' dress! Retail price 18 1/2 gns. |
Summary | Mary Quant, best known for popularising the mini-skirt, was a hit among young aspiring fashionistas of the 1960’s. Her store, Bazaar, opened in 1955 in London and quickly became popular for the ‘Chelsea set’, which was a group of young artists, film directors and socialites. It became a focal point for 1960’s young adult fashion because it provided a place for young people, who no longer wanted to dress like their parents, to purchase clothing that matched their urban lifestyle. Innovative designs featuring fun colourful clothing, like skinny-rib sweaters and pinafore dresses, were catered for customers’ demands. Mini-skirts and the mini-dresses with coloured tights were the most appealing for the female consumer. |
Bibliographic reference | Blackman, Cally. 100 Years of Fashion Illustration. London: Laurence King, 2007. |
Collection | |
Accession number | E.250-2013 |
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Record created | March 26, 2013 |
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