For That, We Thank You: Mary Quant

As the mother of the miniskirt, Mary Quant revolutionized not only the fashion industry, but the feminist movement of the 1960s.  She was a revolutionist.  She turned future homemakers into "rebellious,"  independent women just by a raise of the hemline.

Quant (right) with three of her designs in 1968.

While tradition tried to keep the mini skirt away, women fought for what they wanted; and what they wanted was Mary Quant's risque new design.

"Risk it, go for it. Life always gives you another chance, another go at it.  It is very important to take enormous risks." -Mary Quant

This is exactly what Mary Quant embodied.  Her "enormous risk" revolutionized fashions and feminism of the future.  She's the legend who led the Swinging London fashion movement of the 1960s.  The one who, against tradition, took a risk.  The icon that drove a feminist revolution with just a single item of clothing.  And for that, we thank you, Mary Quant.