And no one better encapsulates the era than Dame Mary Quant, the iconic designer whose vibrant, youthful clothes bred a generation of free- spirited fashionistas. Everyone wanted to be a part of it and, if you couldn't afford Mary Quant outfits, you'd make them from patterns in magazines. I already had a couple of Mary Quant pieces. When Mary Quant came on the scene, she changed fashion completely. I've never been conformist when it comes to fashion — and Mary Quant kick-started all that.

Source: Daily Mail April 03, 2019 21:00 UTC