The Queen of big fake eyelashes & Pixie haircuts Twiggy was born in North London on September 19th, 1949. She was named "The Face of '66". In the mid 60's at 16 years of age, Twiggy became internationally known as the world's first supermodel, her photographic modelling success epitomising the new age of fashion. The world's first supermodel with her boyish, skinny features made her instantly different from models of her time and were perfectly fitted to the 1960s rising hemlines and bold shapes of mod fashion. She's uniquely beautiful, a trendsetter and a living legend in the fashion industry. This is Twiggy's most memorable fashion moments