Vintage Birthdays: 2/11-2/17

Mary Quant - February 11, 1934

[caption id="attachment_2976" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Mary Quant[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2977" align="aligncenter" width="428"] Mary Quant designs circa 1975 - These scarves rock![/caption]

Tina Louise - February 11, 1934

[caption id="attachment_2979" align="aligncenter" width="386"] Tina Louise[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2978" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Tina Louise by Bernard of Hollywood 1961[/caption]

Louis Féraud - February 13, 1921 (d. December 28, 1999)

[caption id="attachment_2982" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Louis Féraud design circa 1969[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2983" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Louis Féraud design circe 1967[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2984" align="aligncenter" width="354"] Louis Féraud[/caption]

Jane Seymour - February 15, 1951

[caption id="attachment_2986" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Jane Seymour[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2987" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Jane Seymour[/caption]

Manic Mod-Day: Mary Quant

A couple of weeks ago when I posted about how cute crochet hot pants were, it made me think about the mother of hot pants - Mary Quant. She was a British designer and fashion icon of the mod movement. She's credited with revolutionizing hot pants, waterproof mascara and mini skirts. Talk about an overachiever.

[caption id="attachment_1729" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Mary Quant[/caption]

In 2000 the label was bought out by the Japanese and finding original vintage designs are difficult among a sea of newer stuff. The daisy logo is still in use making spotting the vintage from the newer even more challenging, but it's out there if you have deep pockets.

[caption id="attachment_1728" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Skirt and Jumper, Mary Quant circa 1965 via V&A Museum[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1726" align="aligncenter" width="393"] Quant by Quant[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1724" align="aligncenter" width="440"] 1960's MARY QUANT black wool dress with silk collar & cuffs by Jennifer Kobrin via 1stdibs $1,250[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1730" align="aligncenter" width="403"] Mary Quant plaid dress via tumblr[/caption]