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

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