The mini skirt was born in England, and its designer is British Mary Quant, who died this April 13 at the age of 93. Her contribution to the world of fashion was enormous, because with her invention she opened the door for women from all over the world to feel sexy and beautiful.

His invention was performed in 1964, when amount He decided to raise the lower part of the skirt by two meters, leaving its length at only 34 centimeters. According to the magazine Harper’s Bazaar she was only 30 years old, educated at London’s Goldsmiths College of Art, with a haircut made in Vidal Sassoon and the desire for freedom.

This cry to abandon conservatism arose in post-war Britain where many women felt repressed. This idea was revolutionary; She achieved a high demand and made the garment affordable as she had more and more clients.

His brand was under the signature daisy and sold look under the term street style compiled by “colored socks, over-the-knee boots, removable Peter Pan collars, mini moves, deep-toned raincoats, leggings, XL glasses, bell bottoms, wide brimmed hats or hot pants, many of them are made of daring materials such as PVC, latex and plastic,” according to the Spanish magazine.

Today, the miniskirt is an integral part of the wardrobe of young people all over the world. Her legacy lives on and makes her one of the most important figures in the world of fashion.

In addition to the miniskirt, he gave another concept to fashion garments, creating silhouettes that were unheard of at the time and operating under a business model that pointed to the principles of fast fashion.

According to his family, amount He passed away peacefully at his home in Surrey, southern England. (AND)