Twiggy, the legendary model who became a symbol of the 60sTwiggy, the legendary model who became a symbol of the 60sExactly 70 years ago, on September 19, 1949, Twiggy was born, a fashion icon that revolutionized the concept of female beauty, with haircuts... 09.19.2019, Sputnik Mundo2019-09-19T08:56+00002019-09-19T08:56+00002019-09-19T11:02+0000/ html/head/meta[@name='og:title']/@content/html/head/meta[@name='og:description']/@contenthttps://cdnnmundo1.img.sputniknews.com/img/ 108870/93/1088709304_0:0:2048:1159_1920x0_80_0_0_d02b2ff96a5505e9fb6456ce9f5a5ba5.jpgunited kingdomSputnik World contact@sputniknews.com+74956456601MIA „Rosiya Segod nya“ 252602019Sputnik World contact@sputniknews.com+74956456601MIA „Rosiya Segodnya“ 25260 Newses_ESSputnik World contact@sputniknews.com+74956456601MIA „ Rosiya Segodnya“ 2526019201080true19201440truehttps://cdnnmundo1.img.sputniknews.com/img/108870/93/1088709304_0:0:2048:1289_1920x0_80_0_0_2a0dc59e03a42 567828901591931fdcc.jpg19201920trueSputnik World contact@sputniknews.com+74956456601MIA „Rosiya Segodnya“ 25260Sputnik World contact@sputniknews.com+ 74956456601MIA „Rosiya Segodnya“ 25260📷 photos, multimedia, twiggy, anniversary, UK08:56 GMT 09.19.2019(updated: 11:02 GMT 09.19.2019)Follow us on Exactly 70 years ago, on September 19, 1949, Twiggy was born, a fashion icon that revolutionized the concept of feminine beauty, with short haircuts, thinness and miniskirts.

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© AP Photo /StrTwiggy was not yet 17 when she became a phenomenon: photographs of the skinny girl with the wide eyes graced magazine covers, David Bowie albums and lunch boxes.Pictured: Twiggy in 1968.1/12© AP Photo /StrTwiggy was not yet 17 when she became a phenomenon: photographs of the skinny girl with the wide eyes graced magazine covers, David Bowie albums and lunch boxes.Pictured: Twiggy in 1968.© AP Photo / StrTwiggy, whose real name was Leslie Hornby, never dreamed of becoming a model. In reality, the young woman was shy with her appearance and she even came to be teased at school due to her excessive thinness. She always dreamed of having the body of Marilyn Monroe, but by becoming a star, she accepted herself and pushed stereotypes aside.Pictured: Twiggy in the ABC television studio in New York, 1976.2/12© AP Photo / StrTwiggy, whose real name was Leslie Hornby, never dreamed of becoming a model. In reality, the young woman was shy with her appearance and even came to be teased at school due to her excessive thinness. She always dreamed of having the body of Marilyn Monroe, but by becoming a star, she accepted herself and shed stereotypes.Pictured: Twiggy in the ABC television studio in New York, 1976.© AP Photo / Bob Dear Leslie became famous by accident. At the age of 16, he started working in a hairdresser's to earn some money and met the famous London hairdresser Leonardo. Struck by her unusual appearance, he invited the girl to become the face of his salon, gave her a men's haircut and dyed her hair blonde. A photographer named Barry Lategan made the first photo session of the young woman. They say it was he who gave the model the nickname Twiggy (short for branch in English). In the photo: Twiggy next to her sculpture at Madame Tussauds in London, 1967.3/12 © AP Photo / Bob Dear Leslie turned famous by accident At the age of 16, he started working in a hairdresser's to earn some money and met the famous London hairdresser Leonardo. Struck by her unusual appearance, he invited the girl to become the face of his salon, gave her a men's haircut and dyed her hair blonde. A photographer named Barry Lategan made the first photo session of the young woman. It is said that he was the one who gave the model the nickname Twiggy (short for branch in English). In the photo: Twiggy next to her sculpture at Madame Tussauds in London, 1967. © AP Photo Twiggy's snapshots drew attention by fashion journalist Deirdre McSharry. On his initiative, Twiggy's photos were published on the pages of the Daily Express. In 1966, the girl was considered Person of the Year by the magazine. After this, job proposals began to emerge one after another. In the same 1966, young Twiggy appeared in Vogue magazine. It didn't take long, and the girl became the face of London fashion in the 1960s. Twiggy was photographed by top photographers of the day, including Helmut Newton and Cecil Beaton.4/12© AP PhotoTwiggy's snapshots called the attention of fashion journalist Deirdre McSharry. On his initiative, Twiggy's photos were published on the pages of the Daily Express. In 1966, the girl was considered Person of the Year by the magazine. After this, job proposals began to emerge one after another. In the same 1966, young Twiggy appeared in Vogue magazine. It didn't take long, and the girl became the face of London fashion in the 1960s. Twiggy was photographed by top photographers of the day, including Helmut Newton and Cecil Beaton.© AP Photo / StrIn 1967, Twiggy moved to to New York, where she was already received as a star. Over the next four years, Twiggy consolidated her success. She wasn't just any model, she was a supermodel. According to some fashion historians, Twiggy is the first supermodel in history.Pictured: Twiggy at the New York airport, 19675/12© AP Photo / StrIn 1967, Twiggy moved to New York, where she was welcomed as a star. Over the next four years, Twiggy consolidated her success. She wasn't just any model, she was a supermodel. According to some fashion historians, Twiggy is the first supermodel in history.Pictured: Twiggy at the New York airport, 1967© AP Photo / StrMillions of girls tried to lose weight, copied makeup and unusual haircuts short of his idol. Twiggy became the symbol of her decade. However, her modeling career did not last long: in 1970, she unexpectedly announced that she was retiringPictured: Twiggy at London Heathrow Airport, 1974.6/12© AP Photo / StrMillions of girls strove to lose weight, copying their idol's makeup and unusually short haircut. Twiggy became the symbol of her decade. However, her modeling career did not last long: in 1970, she unexpectedly announced that she was retiringPictured: Twiggy at London's Heathrow airport, 1974.© AP Photo / StrAlong with her enormous fame, Twiggy also received a lot of criticism. The appearance popularized by the model was considered unhealthy. Since the late 1960s, anorexia has become one of the most common female diseases and remains so to this day. The most interesting thing is that, later, Twiggy herself positioned herself against the fashion for excessively thin models, saying that she always ate "like a horse" and that her thinness (she weighed only 40 kilograms) was inherited from her father. photo: Twiggy poses with a copy of her autobiography at the Ritz Hotel in London, 1975.7/12© AP Photo / Str Along with her enormous fame, Twiggy also received a lot of criticism. The appearance popularized by the model was considered unhealthy. Since the late 1960s, anorexia has become one of the most common female diseases and remains so to this day. The most interesting thing is that, later, Twiggy herself positioned herself against the fashion for excessively thin models, saying that she always ate "like a horse" and that her thinness (she weighed only 40 kilograms) was inherited from her father. photo: Twiggy poses with a copy of her autobiography at the Ritz Hotel in London, 1975.© AP Photo / Richard DrewAfter coming to the end of her modeling career, Twiggy turned to film. In 1971, she acted in the musical 'Boyfriend', directed by the British Ken Russell, and won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress and Promising Revelation. In total, her filmography includes more than a dozen films. In the photo: Twiggy with choreographer Tommy Tune during a rehearsal for the Broadway musical 'My One and Only' at the St. James Theater in New York, 1985.8/12© AP Photo / Richard DrewAfter coming to the end of her modeling career, Twiggy turned to film. In 1971, she acted in the musical 'Boyfriend', directed by the British Ken Russell, and won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress and Promising Revelation. In total, her filmography includes more than a dozen films. In the photo: Twiggy with choreographer Tommy Tune during a rehearsal for the Broadway musical 'My One and Only' at the St. James Theater in New York, 1985.© AP Photo / Frankie ZithsParallel to her appearances in the cinema, Twiggy began a career as a singer. Her first album 'Twiggy', released in 1976, rose to number 33 on the UK chart and the song 'Here I Go Again' was among the top 17 in the country.9/12© AP Photo / Frankie ZithsIn parallel with her appearances in the cinema, Twiggy launched a career as a singer. Her first album 'Twiggy', released in 1976, rose to number 33 on the UK chart and the song 'Here I Go Again' was among the top 17 in the country.© AP Photo / Antonio Calanni Twiggy subsequently recorded several records and in the 1970s she became a popular singer. In the past few decades, Twiggy has released several more albums. The model also regularly participates in television programs and series.Photo: Twiggy at the Gattinoni fashion show in Milan, 200510/12© AP Photo / Antonio CalanniTwiggy later recorded several albums and in the 70s became a popular singer . In the past few decades, Twiggy has released several more albums. The model also regularly participates in television programs and series.Photo: Twiggy at the Gattinoni fashion show in Milan, 2005© AFP 2021 / Yui Mok / POOLIn 2018, Twiggy became a Dame of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to the fashion industry, art and charity. The awards ceremony took place in March 2019 at Buckingham Palace.Pictured: Twiggy with her husband Leigh, son Jason and daughter Carly before the ceremony at Buckingham Palace on March 14, 2019.11/ 12© AFP 2021 / Yui Mok / POOLIn 2018, Twiggy was made a Dame of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to the fashion industry, art and charity. The awards ceremony took place in March 2019 at Buckingham Palace. Pictured: Twiggy with her husband Leigh, son Jason and daughter Carly before the ceremony at Buckingham Palace on March 14, 2019. © AFP 2021 / Yui Mok / POOL Currently, Twiggy is mainly dedicated to her family. But she also finds time for professional work as a designer, actress and singer. Twiggy, moreover, is engaged in charity work and is constantly involved in various projects.12/12© AFP 2021 / Yui Mok / POOLCurrently, Twiggy is mainly dedicated to her family. But she also finds time for her professional work as a designer, actress and singer. Twiggy, moreover, is engaged in charity work and is constantly involved in various projects.