Twiggy Lawson, born Lesley Hornby in Neasden, UK, first became internationally known in the late 60's as one of the world's leading fashion models. Her boyfriend encouraged her to pursue the modelling carreer when she was only 16, despite of her unconventional looks - she was 5'6" and weighed 90 pounds - and she got immediate fame throughout the world. she became Known as 'The Face of 1966' and for many, she represented everything 60's fashion was about; a Mod style of clothing, extreme eye make up and 'boyish' looks.'Twiggy-mania' took the world over by storm, and there were many products manufactured with her name, like dolls, board games and school supplies. She went on to become an actress in film, stage, and television. hornby now owns a cosmetics line, 'Twiggy Cosmetics', and plans on opening her own fashion brand, 'Twiggy Retro'.the reason twiggy is mentioned in 4st7lb, is that her looks made being really thin the new ideal for many women. the softer, rounder shapes of the '50s and early 60's would never return in fashion.