The legacy of the first supermodel in history

twig In Spanish it means something like “twig”, ever since Leslie Hornby They gave it this name because of its small and thin appearance that resembles the shape of a branch. However, the nickname was never due to his weakness or anything similar, quite the opposite in fact. Her resistance and strength remain to this day, still in the collective imagination of everyone who saw the cover of a fashion magazine from the 1960s, with her face and unmistakable eyelash makeup on the front page.

At a time when models were not famous by their names if they were not great Hollywood singers or actresses, Twiggy gained fame through his personal style. With his haircut pixie And her big eyes captured the imagination of designers, photographers and audiences, marked a change towards a more youthful and fresh aesthetic in the fashion world. Her slim silhouette would also represent a change in beauty standards at the time, as the curves of Ava Gardner or Marilyn Monroe were the standard of attractiveness in previous decades.

But Twiggy’s influence extended beyond the pages of fashion magazines, as it also included the worlds of music, film and even art. She has become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring countless young women around the world to embrace their individuality and redefine their standards of beauty. At the end of the nineties, she left the world of modeling to devote herself to the big screen.Where he also won Winning two Golden Globe Awards As best leading actress and new female promise for the film The lover In 1971.

Today, Twiggy’s legacy remains a symbol of a bygone era and a testament to the dawn of a new era in fashion. So much so that Charles, King of England, granted him honors Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. This honor confirms her status as an enduring icon in the fashion industry that has transcended generations and who continues to inspire others to experiment with their personal identity without shame.

Twiggy in the movie The loverfor which he won two Golden Globe Awards

Twiggy L Harper’s Bazaar In the sixties

His cooperation with Harper’s Bazaar In 1967, he produced some of the most famous images of the model at the height of her fame, a close-up in a red felt hat and her now legendary makeup. MOrganizational development. Twiggy’s innocence and playful expressions resonated with a new generation of women who were amazed by her youthful and carefree style.

had become The undisputed makeup image modernwhich are defined by long, clear lower eyelashes and floating eyeliner on the eyelid (Floating eyeliner). In 2022, he participated as the face of the new line Pillow talk party By Charlotte Tilbury, Advertise Harper’s Bazaar Australia: “What a lot of people don’t know is that I invented it when I was 16, before I became a model. It took me an hour and a half to apply it, including three pairs of false eyelashes!”