In the 1960s, minidresses were more than just a trend: they were a manifestation of generational, cultural and social change. Characterised by a geometric, A-line silhouette and thigh-grazing length, in those very years we witnessed a progressive shortening of the hemline: from the midi-skirts of the postwar era to the mini, which (scandalously for many) uncovered the knees for the first time.

Mary Quant, among others, played a key role in making miniskirts and dresses accessible to the general public with young, inexpensive and desirable designs. At the same time, the style became more democratic, thanks to new ready-to-wear boutiques that were geared to a younger audience. The minidress ultimately became a symbol of the ’60s “youthquake”, marking a break with the past and a move tow

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