Twiggy: New documentary explores the life of the fashion icon

A new documentary directed by Sadie Frost explores the life and career of Twiggy, the iconic British model born Lesley Hornby. The film traces her journey from a working-class girl in the London suburbs to becoming a global fashion phenomenon known as ‘The Face of ’66’.

After her brief but transformative four-year modeling career, Twiggy transitioned into acting, singing, dancing, and design. The documentary highlights her role in shifting fashion standards toward an androgynous, energetic, and modern aesthetic, contrasting with the upper-class debutante style prevalent at the time.

Recent celebrations of her legacy included a screening party in SoHo, New York, attended by figures such as Fran Drescher and Donna Karan. Twiggy, now 77, reflects on her rise during the British Invasion era and her early roots in the London mod scene.