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Iconic 60s figures like Pattie Boyd and Twiggy have come out to pay respects to the woman who painted the era in bold colours.

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.

Swinging 60s icon brought a sense of female liberty to her designs

Quant made playful clothes for young modern women they could wear to work and "run to the bus in." Her London shop was an epicenter of youth culture that popularized hot pants and miniskirts.

The pioneering designer’s bold look caused a frenzy, not just in Britain but around the world

A leader of fashion and female entrepreneurship, the ‘Mother of the Mini’s legacy will live on

‘Mother of the mini skirt’ has died aged 93

Fashion designer Mary Quant, often credited with popularising the miniskirt that helped define Britain's "Swinging Sixties" era, has died aged 93.

The designer has died at the age of 93.