Twiggy, whose real name is Lesley Hornby, has greatly taken her image to new heights by completing her features Elfin and hit blue eyes with a pixie hairstyle, a style that has become iconic and widely imitated over the years.
While she revolutionized the fashion world with her youthful appearance, she recently admitted that she had never intended to accept an androgynous style that defined the rocking 1960s. It was just too shy to refuse the work of a renowned stylist in a luxury salon.
In 1966, as the 5’6 “aspirating model, Twiggy was said to be too short to succeed in the fashion industry. Determined to launch her career, looking for a fashion new look. She visited the London House The Shoulder for test shots and met the famous British stylist Leonard of Mayfair The following day returned to the salon, where she spent seven hours when Leonard cut out and stained her hair.
Although she did not look for an androgynous look, Twiggy quickly recognized Leonard’s talent. After the improvement of his golden blond crop, Leonard had a British photographer Barry Lanegan take photos of Twiggy. These pictures were shown in the salon and caught the attention of fashion journalist Deirdre McSharry of the Daily Express. That was the key moment that started Twiggy’s career, and the famous photo earned her the title “Twiggy-Face 66”.
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Her iconic cut Pixie highlighted her big blue eyes, which emphasized the mascara on her lower eyelashes. Twiggy shared with Vogue that her signature view was inspired by a rag doll with pointed algae, which led her to experiment with fake eyelashes at home. She also rebelled against strict rules at her grammar school by wearing make-up and mini skirts on weekends.
In a few weeks, her photographs appeared in the Daily Express and meant the beginning of their modeling path. Soon after she landed her first fashion shoot and her life became a vortex of fame and success. Twiggy has become an iconic character in the fashion world, inspired the creation of a Twiggy Barbie doll, and became associated with British designer Mary Quant, who was responsible for introducing a mini skirt.
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Although she left modeling in 1970 to continue acting and music, Twiggy remained in the center of attention with roles in films like The Boy Friend (1971), which won her two Golden Globe Awards, and Club Paradise (1986), where she played next to Robin Williams. She also contributed to the Marks & Spencer fashion collection and appeared in several billboard ads.
In 2011 she released a music album called Romantically Youh, which represented classic songs such s “Blue Moon” and “Waiting” Here. Her daughter, Carly Lawson, was a guest singer on several songs. Today Twiggy remains an important character in fashion, which serves as Ambassador L’Oréal and cooperates with various brands.
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In addition to his career, Twiggy is now hosting a podcast, tea with Twiggy, where he talks to his famous friends. Despite all his achievements, she appreciates the love she shares with her daughter Carly, who was brought up by Twiggy and her second husband Leigh Lawson after the tragic passage of her father, actor Michael Witney when she was only five years old.
Twiggy’s journey from a shy and ambitious model to a global fashion icon is proof of its unique style, resistance, and ability to accept unexpected opportunities. Although she had never been looking for an androgynous look that defined her early career, she became a symbol of rocking sixties and inspiration for generations of women.
During her career, whether in modeling, acting, music,c or as a designer and ambassador, Twiggy remained a strong figure in the fashion world. Yet, despite her glory and success, it is her deep love and the bond with her daughter Carly, that she appreciates the most, as evidenced that real success lies in the personal context we appreciate.