Twiggy Collection

London Life front cover 1966
Front cover of London Life magazine, the short-lived magazine which documented and encapsulated swinging sixties London, featuring Twiggy photographed with Justin de Villeneuve

Twiggy Lawson, (real name Lesley Hornby) with her family. Left to right is mother Nellie, sister Vivien, sister Shirley, Twiggy and father William on the right. Pictured 21st February 1967

Twiggy - (born Leslie Hornby, and married name Leslie Lawson). Pictured in this October 1966 shoot for The Mirror and Herald, by Ron Burton

Twiggy, pictured after her wedding to Michael Whitney at Richmond Registry Office. 14th June 1977

Model and actress Twiggy in London with her Mercedes sports car. 2nd June 1976

Twiggy, pictured in 1970. Twiggy. model and actress, has just been cast in the film The Boyfriend, directed by Ken Russell. Picture taken 3rd June 1970

Twiggy, model aged 17 years old, was to be a guest of honour at Women of the Year luncheon at the Savoy Hotel, but was instead confined to bed, on doctors orders

Twiggy - (born Leslie Hornby, and married name Leslie Lawson). Pictured in this October 1966 shoot for The Mirror and Herald, by Ron Burton

Twiggy, (real name Lesley Hornby) English model, seen in a Hippie gear outfit. Pictured before she left for the New York, America, USA later the same day

Getting Twiggy With It. Creator: Viet Chu
Getting Twiggy With It

Larkspur or Delphinium species
Large-flowered larkspur, Delphinium grandiflorum, painted-leaved larkspur, Delphinium pictum, dark-flowered larkspur, Delphinium triste, and twiggy larkspur, Delphinium vimineum

Myrtle and Melaleuca species
Splended fringe myrtle, Verticordia insignia, twiggy calythrix, Calythrix virgata, oleander-leaved melaleuca, Melaleuca neriifolia, scaly-branched melaleuca, Melaleuca squamea, and common myrtle

Smooth leaved zieria, Zieria laevigata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Model and actress Twiggy in London. 2nd June 1976

Twiggy, pictured in 1970, with her boyfriend Justin de Villeneuve. Twiggy. model and actress, has just been cast in the film The Boyfriend, directed by Ken Russell. Picture taken 3rd June 1970

Twiggy, (real name Leslie Hornby) English model, seen in a Hippie gear outfit leaving London Heathrow airport on TWA for New York, America. Pictured with her boyfriend and model Justin de Villeneuve

Twiggy, model aged 17 years old, was to be a guest of honour at Women of the Year luncheon at the Savoy Hotel, but was instead confined to bed, on doctors orders

1960s knitting crochet pattern for dress modelled by Twiggy
Front cover of a crochet pattern for a quick crochet suit in Twilleys Stalite wool, worn here by archetypal sixties model, Twiggy. Date: c.1966

Model, Twiggy, pictured in London sitting on the bonnet of her Mercedes sports car. June 1976

Twiggy
Lesley Hornby, otherwise known as Twiggy pictured in the Chelsea Antique Market in a raccoon coat she bought in Portobello Road. Date: 1966

Lesley " Twiggy" Hornby (1949- ), english actress, model and singer, here in the Chelsea Antique Market, wearing a raccoon coat. 1966

Twiggy baeckea, Baeckea virgata.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Chimney piece in pale interior with shaker style chritmas decorations and objects credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Stick insect with twiggy legs, and hooks on feet enabling it to climb trees, above view

Homo habilis cranium (OH 24) C016 / 5252
Homo habilis cranium (OH 24). Cast of a reconstructed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. This specimen, Olduvai Hominid 24 (OH 24), is also known as Twiggy

Homo habilis cranium (OH24)
Cast of a crushed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, (OH 24) known as Twiggy. Discovered by Discovered by Paul Nzube in 1968. The specimen dates back to between 1.75 and 2 m y a

Homo habilis cranium (OH24) (reconstruction)
Cast of a reconstructed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Olduvai Hominid 24, known as Twiggy (OH 24). Discovered by Paul Nzube in 1968

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Twiggy, the iconic English model and actress, captured the hearts of millions with her unique style and undeniable charm. From gracing the London Life front cover in 1966 to becoming a fashion icon of the swinging 60s, Twiggy's influence was unparalleled. Her youthful beauty was showcased in a knitting crochet pattern for a dress that she flawlessly modeled during this era. Behind the glamorous facade, Twiggy Lawson, born Lesley Hornby, remained grounded with her family by her side. Even as her fame skyrocketed, she never forgot her roots. In 1976, she was spotted in London alongside her beloved Mercedes sports car - a symbol of success and independence. At just seventeen years old, Twiggy was honored as a guest at Women of the Year - an accolade befitting her extraordinary talent and impact on the fashion industry. Throughout her career, she embraced different names like Leslie Lawson after marrying Michael Whitney. Twiggy's versatility knew no bounds; whether donning hippie gear or exuding elegance on her wedding day at Richmond Registry Office, she effortlessly embodied every look with grace and poise. Her timeless appeal continues to inspire generations even today. As Viet Chu aptly put it: "Getting Twiggy With It. " Like larkspur or delphinium species that bloom vibrantly year after year or myrtle and melaleuca species known for their resilience – Twiggy remains eternally relevant in our ever-changing world of fashion. In retrospect, we can't help but marvel at how one woman revolutionized an entire industry while staying true to herself.