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 …

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 …

Sep 23, 2025 · Twiggy looked ageless at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week in a classic black suit. Fellow guests included Lila Moss, Naomi Campbell and Elton John.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jun 20, 2025 · How did a girl from the suburbs become an internationally renowned model and 1960s cultural icon? We look at Twiggy's amazing story.

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 …

Apr 10, 2025 · We are talking just as a documentary of her life, Twiggy, directed by Sadie Frost, is to be released. It started as a joke between her and Frost, when the latter appeared as a guest …