Synopses & Reviews
Originally published in 1966, Quant by Quant is the hugely entertaining story of fashion designer Mary Quantand#8217;s early career and life with her husband and business partner, Alexander Plunket Greene. After opening the groundbreaking Bazaar boutique on Londonand#8217;s Kingand#8217;s Road in 1955, Quant soared to international fame with her brand of witty style that fitted perfectly with modern life. Just as her signature styles have become synonymous with the pop culture of the Swinging Sixties, her joyful, evocative autobiography captures the world in which she found inspirationand#8212;and which she ultimately helped to define and change.
About the Author
Elsa Schiaparelli (18901973) is best known for translating Surrealism into fashion art. Known for her flair for the unusual, she was the first to use shoulder pads and animal prints, and is the inventor of shocking pink. Her garments are part of the permanent costume and textiles collections at major museums.