Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby in 1949, was an English model, actress, and singer who became a prominent cultural icon during the “swinging sixties” in London. Known for her thin build, short hair, and large eyes with long eyelashes, she was declared “The Face of 1966” by the Daily Express newspaper and quickly rose to international fame, appearing on the covers of magazines like Vogue and The Tatler. She was considered one of the world’s first supermodels.
Her unique look, which was a significant departure from the curvy models of the 1950s, included a pixie haircut, a very thin frame, and large, dark-lined eyes with three pairs of false eyelashes. This “mod” aesthetic personified the youthful, rebellious, and free-spirited nature of the Swinging Sixties. Her influence extended beyond just modeling; she had a line of clothing called “Twiggy Dresses” and her name became a marketed brand, even inspiring a Twiggy Barbie doll.
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