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Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary is the final chance to see the international exhibition and looks back at the legacy of the designer credited with creating the miniskirt.

Quant helped popularize the miniskirt — some credit her with inventing it — and the innovative tights and accessories that were an integral part of the look. She also created dresses and other simple mix-and-match garments that had an element of whimsy.

Sniffing a youthful urgency in the cannabis-swirled air of a nearly swinging London, Mary popularised rule-breaking, ready-to-wear fashions that would help it on its way

The fashion stalwart was widely credited with popularising the mini skirt.

Designer who revolutionised British fashion in the 1960s

The fashion designer has died aged 93.

Jenny Lister curated the V&A’s blockbuster exhibition dedicated to the late designer.

Jenny Lister curated the V&A’s blockbuster exhibition dedicated to the late designer.