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Twiggy: Still Rocking Suits After 60 Years in Fashion
20 Sep
Summary
- Twiggy was discovered as a model at age 16, becoming the face of the 60s mod look.
- She prefers tuxedos over dresses, owning them in many different colors.
- Twiggy was honored with the Style Icon award at The Daily Front Row's Fashion Media Awards.
Fashion icon Twiggy, born Leslie Hornby, continues to define her signature style decades after her discovery at age 16. Now 76, the London native, who became the embodiment of the 1960s mod look, expressed her enduring love for tuxedos. She noted that Yves Saint Laurent's introduction of women's suiting in the mid-1960s profoundly influenced her wardrobe.
Twiggy shared that she "very rarely" wears dresses, finding comfort and confidence in trousers and tailored suits. This preference stems from her youth, when she felt her slender figure was better suited to androgynous styles like mini skirts and trousers rather than traditional feminine attire. She owns tuxedos in "all different colors" and considers them a wardrobe essential for every woman.
At The Daily Front Row's Fashion Media Awards held in New York City, Twiggy was honored with the Style Icon award. This recognition coincided with the "60th anniversary" of her discovery and her being named "the face of 1966" by the British press. She acknowledged her unique appearance compared to other models of her era, crediting an early press article for launching her international career.
Looking ahead, Twiggy is featured in a new documentary directed by Sadie Frost. She anticipates the film will showcase the "global" fame she achieved and express her gratitude for the continuous welcome she has received in America. Twiggy fondly recalled her Broadway experience in 1983, considering New York a "home away from home."
