Twiggy: A British Cultural Icon and a Prominent Teenaged Model During the Swinging ’60s

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Twiggy was initially known for her thin build and the androgynous appearance considered to result from her big eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair. She was named “The Face of 1966” by the Daily Express and voted British Woman of the Year.

Twiggy in the 1960s
By 1967, Twiggy had modeled in France, Japan, and the US, and had landed on the covers of Vogue and The Tatler. Her fame had spread worldwide. Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of a very young Twiggy as a model in the 1960s.
Twiggy wearing a red tasseled native American style outfit and matching boots, 1965

Twiggy became synonymous with Quant’s designs during the Sixties, in particular this pink a-line dress, 1966

Twiggy posed wearing a short floral baby-doll style dress with white knitted tights and red shoes, circa 1966

Twiggy posed wearing a white shirt, knitted tie and trousers, circa 1966

Twiggy wearing a fashionable and quirky white bonnet hat which has daisies attached and also wraps round her chin, whilst she smiling at the camera, 1966

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