British fashion designer Dame Mary Quant dies age 93

Mary Quant is known for her fashion, which said to have epitomised the Swinging 60s. Photo: AP

British fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who was widely credited with popularising the mini skirt, has died at the age of 93, her family said.

The British fashion designer died peacefully at her home in Surrey on Thursday morning (April 13), a statement from her family to the PA news agency said.