Twiggy: Face of the ’60s

A look back at the model's stunning hey-day

BY: PROVOKR Staff

Her real name is Leslie Lawson but she was given the nickname Twiggy due to her svelte build. Her other key attributes—big eyes, eyelashes for days, and her androgynous look—also contributed to turning her into a worldwide phenomenon. Here’s a video that captures what the model’s life was like when she hit it big in the 1960s.