Twiggy became popular because she looked like the 1960s arriving all at once. Born Lesley Hornby in working-class Neasden/London, she was 16 when the Daily Express called her “The Face of ’66.”
She was popular because she was new, photogenic, and perfectly matched a youth culture that wanted to look young, thin, and modern — not like their mothers. The look was extreme enough to be unforgettable and simple enough for teenagers to imitate.
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Mike B Barer • September 30, 2026
That’s absolutely smashing, Mate!