Bazaar was Mary Quant’s first store, opened with the help of her husband and a friend. She began to design clothing for the store in the years following its opening due to frustration at what clothing was available at the time. The store became an important part of the King’s Road shopping area because it offered clothing inspired by the youth culture of the time. The store would play loud music, have free drinks and eccentric window displays, and would stay open late to create a venue that would entice shoppers and represent the inspiration of the youth. In the basement, there was a popular restaurant that saw many famous figures dine there, furthering the success of the location. Such success and sales, as well as the publicity she got for many achievements, would lead to the opening of other stores and important business deals with large retailers. The opening of Bazaar was one of the most notable events for popular culture in the post-war period.

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