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 …

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 …

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 …

“Twiggy” is due for general release in cinemas in February 2025. Author, playwright and comedian Ben Elton has written and directed a musical based on Twiggy’s life called “Close Up”.

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 …

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.

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 …

3 days ago · She became the original supermodel, and nearly six decades after finding overnight fame at the age of 16, Twiggy remains one of the most famous fashion icons in history.

Feb 15, 2025 · Twiggy arrived like a pocket cyclone in 1966. As a charming new documentary from Sadie Frost explains, she was spotted, at just 16, by Deirdre McSharry, a fashion …

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.