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Quant by Quant: The Autobiography of Mary Quant: The Autobiography of Mary Quant
by
Mary Quant
Originally published in 1966,
Quant by Quant
is the hugely entertaining story of fashion designer Mary Quant’s early career and life with her husband and business partner, Alexander Plunket Greene. After opening the groundbreaking Bazaar boutique on London’s King’s Road in 1955, Quant soared to international fame with her brand of witty style that fitted perfectly with mod
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Paperback
,
200 pages
Published
November 1st 2012
by Victoria & Albert Museum
(first published January 1st 1966)
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This is one of those books that is mostly a list of what the author did and it does not go deep enough to be interesting. To be fair, Quant has had such a fascinating life that she'd need about twelve volumes to do it justice! And there is the odd snippet here and there to add value.
I notice that in common with other successful people, she spends little time on regrets. Her parents refused to send her to a college that would teach her to make clothes. "If I had gone to fashion school at that tim ...more
I notice that in common with other successful people, she spends little time on regrets. Her parents refused to send her to a college that would teach her to make clothes. "If I had gone to fashion school at that tim ...more
This is one of my favorite books; especially its "in the moment" quality. As someone who works in music I love it's sense of scene and community and really it's a template of how artistic communities create and some explode like Soho in the 60's or Seattle in the 90's. I haven't owned it in years but if anyone comes across a spare inexpensive edition let me know; essential reference book!
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This is undoubtedly an amazing story. Mary Quant is an iconic figure and her life story is fascinating. However, her overuse of 'ghastly', 'super' and terrifically' grated on me very quickly. Also, the throwaway mention of rape near the end is a bit of a shocker!
Anyone who loves fashion, the 60's or British culture and style will enjoy it.
Anyone who loves fashion, the 60's or British culture and style will enjoy it.
Mary's story of her rise to fashion fame is part her own crazy life and part descriptions of the world of fashion. Quite amusing at times and an interesting insight into trends and the competitive struggles of a fashion designer.
I find Mary Quant's amusing, light-hearted fashions a whole lot more interesting than her first-person narration. Had to put this one down.
Mary Quant has a wonderful writing style, I loved this book to pieces.
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