Dame Lesley Lawson (née Hornby; born 19 September 1949), widely known by the nickname Twiggy, is an English model, actress, and singer. She was a British cultural icon and a prominent teenage …

Sep 19, 2024 · Twiggy became an international fashion icon in the 1960s due to her striking, androgynous look, pixie haircut, and bold eye makeup. Discovered at 16, she quickly gained fame, …

Dec 10, 2025 · Twiggy, British fashion model and actress whose gamine frame and mod look defined the fashion industry during much of the late 20th century. She is widely considered to have been one …

From 1966 until 1970 Twiggy travelled the world modelling for numerous magazines including Vogue, Elle and Tatler. Her photograph was even encased in a Time Capsule and sent into space. In the …

She originally was nicknamed "Sticks" because of her reed-thin figure, but then switched it to "Twigs" and, finally, "Twiggy." A model for a scant four years, she had never even walked the runways by the …

Dec 24, 2023 · Though Twiggy is best known for her work as a model, she only modeled for a few years before officially retiring in 1970. Then, she pivoted to a film career, and had success both in movies …

Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby on September 19, 1949, is an English model, actress, and singer who rose to fame during the vibrant '60s in London. She became an emblematic figure of the swinging era and …

Feb 15, 2025 · Twiggy brought in a pixie energy that helped confirm England was shaking off the shackles. For four years she was as much an avatar of the new nation as were The Beatles or the …

Jan 7, 2024 · As a model, Twiggy defined the look of the '60s. Read on to see rare pictures of the doe-eye beauty and learn about her impressive career.

Twiggy burst onto the fashion scene as the world’s first supermodel. Discovered at just 16, her unique look and waifish figure revolutionized the industry, making her an iconic figure of the Swinging Sixties.