British stylist Mary Quant, shown here on Nov. 16, 1966, designed the famous mini-skirt. Queen Elizabeth II awarded her the Order of the British Empire medal for her services to fashion.

“Immoral! Disgusting!” So said those who were scandalised when Mary Quant’s mini skirts made their way onto the streets of London and beyond. The British fashion designer, who has died aged ...

Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who “democratised fashion and empowered women”, will be remembered for widely being credited with popularising the mini skirt.

“Immoral! Disgusting!” So said those who were scandalised when Mary Quant’s mini skirts made their way onto the streets of London and beyond. The British fashion designer, who has died aged ...