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 prominent teenage model during the swinging sixties in london. 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 have been one of the world’s first supermodels. 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 fame, becoming the face of.
From 1966 until 1970 twiggy travelled the world modelling for numerous magazines including vogue, elle and tatler Her photograph was even encased in a time capsule and sent into space In the united states, there was a twiggy doll and numerous merchandising items carrying her name. 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 both in movies and on stage. As a model, twiggy defined the look of the '60s
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 swinging sixties. Introducing twiggy, directed by sadie frost, an upcoming documentary that focuses on the life of the greatest it girl of all time
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