Person

Twiggy

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 prominent teenaged model during the swinging '60s in London.

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 "…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United Kingdom
Born
September 19th, 1949
Labels
Varèse Sarabande
Arista
Bell Records
Mercury Records
EMI
Last updated: October 20th, 2013