Mary Quant

Dame Mary Quant, OBE, was born in Blackheath, London, to Welsh parents. Her father was an engineer and her mother was a teacher; both were educators from mining families. There is no indication whatsoever of any Jewish heritage or personal identification. Her parents were against her pursuing fashion, but she persisted, proving that parental disapproval can sometimes be the best motivator for groundbreaking success.

Quant's designs, particularly the miniskirt and hot pants, became synonymous with the