Mary Quant illustrated by Sophie Escabasse she invites readers to explore

she invites readers to explore La Colina

‘Let’s knit this

The “New Look” symbolized a new femininity

but an editor shaping the narrative—and ultimately

commissioned a remarkable series of textiles from leading British artists

Mary Quant illustrated by Sophie Escabasse she invites readers to exploreMary Quant (b. 1934) was an icon of her generation and the personification of 1960s swinging London. This book, published to accompany a landmark exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, declares that she revolutionized and democratized fashion, creating fashion for everyone. It explores her then subversive approach, setting her contribution in the context of British, European, and American fashion in the 1950s and 60s. It surveys Quants