In the 21stcentury, it's easy to associate all 1960s fashion with short skirts, but the short skirt was not really worn by many until 1966 and not nationwide until 1967. Just as in the 1920s for h… See more

By 1966 Mary Quant was producing short waist skimming mini dresses and skirts that were set 6 or 7 inches above the knee. It would not be right to suggest she invented the fashion … See more

Mary Quant also sported a sharply cut geometric hairstyle. One of the most famous and favoured cuts of the era was the 5-point cut by Vidal Sassoon. The hairstyles a… See more

What made the mini really acceptable was the introduction of pantyhose known mostly today as tights. It was hard to wear a mini dress with stockings and feel confident, but with tights t… See more