Twiggy: Prominent Teenage Model During the London Swinging Sixties

Born 1949 as Lesley Hornby in Neasden, Middlesex, British model, actress, and singer Twiggy became an international fashion icon in the 1960s, known for her androgynous look, big eyes, and short hair.

Twiggy’s fresh, youthful appearance made her one of the first supermodels. She later transitioned into acting and music, leaving a lasting impact on pop culture. Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of Twiggy as a teenage model in the 1960s.

Twiggy photographed by David Steen, 1966

Twiggy posed wearing a short summer dress with white knitted tights and red shoes, 1966

Twiggy wearing a white shirt, knitted tie and trousers, photo by Popperfoto, circa 1966

Twiggy wearing fashionable clothing whilst in a pose holding up a small round ball in her hand, photo by Popperfoto, 1966

Twiggy wearing white gloves and a floral patterned blouse, photo by Popperfoto, 1966

Twiggy, photo by Popperfoto, 1966

Twiggy, photo by Popperfoto, 1966

Twiggy, photo by Popperfoto, December 1966

Twiggy in a long-sleeved and wide-legged jumpsuit (for at-home wear) in a green and silver brocade that is highlighted at the neck with large clusters of crystal beads and silvery sequins, by Mimi di N, Vogue, November 15, 1967

Twiggy in a Roberto Rojas metal mesh hood and an assortment of Lucite rings by Bernard Kayman, Old England and Timex watches, Sant' Angelo bracelets, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, 1967

Twiggy in a white mac, photo by Ron Falloon, 1967

Twiggy in front of a Bridget Riley painting, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, 1967

Twiggy in fur by Emeric Partos, face paint by Giorgio di Sant' Angelo, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, July 1967

Twiggy in handknit sleeveless jumper and wearing a long hairpiece, photo by Popperfoto, 1967

Twiggy in handknit top and long Dynel hair piece, 1967

Twiggy in metal mesh vest by Roberto Rojas, tights by Rudi Gernreich, handchains by Hansen, watch by Sig Prager for Schiaparelli, chair by Le Corbusier, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, 1967

Twiggy in red ribbed wool chenile cropped jumpsuit by Pattie Tuttman for Silverworm with a watch on each wrist, both by Crocker, Hansen gloves and a Amish felt hat by Tally Ho, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, 1967

Twiggy in short green jersey dress with red trim and red belt high on the waist by Kimberly, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, August 1, 1967

Twiggy is wearing two white gold watches by Piaget which are hung up on yards of green chain by Bruce Rudow, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 15, 1967

Twiggy photographed by Richard Avedon, 1967

Twiggy stands wearing a red sleeveless cocktail dress, photo by Popperfoto, 1967

Twiggy wearing a bright flower-print dress by Michèle Rosier, with Max Factor makeup outlining her large doe eyes, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, March 1, 1967

Twiggy wearing a fashionable blue knitted cardigan and skirt, as she poses on a balcony, photo by Popperfoto, 1967

Twiggy wearing a fashionable white jumper whilst sitting on a sofa, photo by Popperfoto, 1967

Twiggy wearing a fashionable yellow collared outfit with a multi-colored floral tie, posing for the camera in a studio against a brightly colored purple backdrop, photo by Popperfoto, 1967

Twiggy wearing a fur jumpsuit with a plastic Sam Browne belt and Snoopy canvas cap, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 15, 1967

Twiggy wearing a Giorgio di Sant’Angelo brown suede mini dress hung from plastic bangles around the neck, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 15, 1967

Twiggy wearing a Grès beach cover-up made of Racine jersey fabric Accessocraft earrings, Fabergé make-up and hair by Carita, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, April 15, 1967

Twiggy wearing a lavender fluffy marabou feather jumpsuit with ostrich feathers around the neckline, by Gregory, with pink solitaire earrings by Mimi di N, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 15, 1967

Twiggy wearing a pink and white chevron striped bikini whilst holding a white crochet shawl and wearing a wig on a beach beside the Mediterranean, photo by Popperfoto, circa 1967

Twiggy wearing a Sant’Angelo suede dress with circular bangles adorned with Movado; Giraud Perregaux; Glycine; International of Schaffhausen watches; wrist watch Patek Philippe, photo by Bert Stern, US Vogue, November 1967

Twiggy wearing a white jumper as she poses among wild flowers, photo by Popperfoto, 1967

Twiggy wearing a yellow ensemble by Gregory- voile shirt of Dacron and cotton, short skirt of marabou feathers, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 15, 1967

Twiggy wearing a yellow shirt, scarf, mini skirt and flat Mary Jane shoes, photo by Popperfoto, 1967

Twiggy wears a wool chenile Pattie Tuttman for Silverworm jumpsuit and holds a Louis Vuitton roll bag made of Vuitton canvas, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, October 1967

Twiggy, hair design by Gordon, photo by Ronald Traeger, Vogue, June 1967

Twiggy, in close-up, wearing a blue velveteen top trimmed with matching marabou feathers, hair by Ara Gallant, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 15, 1967

Twiggy, photo by Bert Stern, 1967

Twiggy, photo by Cecil Beaton, Vogue, 1967