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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

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Design for 'Greenery Yallery' dress by Mary Quant, c.1961-5
Physical description
Fashion design of a printed dress with full sleeves and full knee-length skirt. Name, address, and company inscribed on paper
Dimensions
  • Length: 29.8cm
  • Width: 21cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Greenery Yallery' Printed lawn dress lined with cotton batiste. Available in green/blue and orange/pink/yellow. Retail price 12 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.254-2013

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Record createdMay 20, 2013
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