Twiggy, the iconic English model, is best known for her mini skirts and slender frame, but her true comfort lies in trouser suits. Despite her brief modeling career lasting just four years, Twiggy's impact was immense, thanks to her unique sense of style. She was dubbed 'The Face of '66' by The Daily Express and helped usher in the British invasion with her signature A-line silhouettes and short hemlines. However, it's her enduring love for menswear-inspired trouser suits that has remained a constant throughout her decades-long career.
In a recent interview, Twiggy discussed her fashion evolution, quintessential English style, and the influence of icons like Diana Vreeland and David Bowie. She recalled her early days as a mod, sewing her own bell-bottoms and miniskirts, and her obsession with fashion and makeup. Twiggy's signature look included a boy's trouser suit, which she attributed to her love for androgynous, slightly boyish styles. She even wore a trouser suit when awarded her damehood and to the 2009 Met Gala.
When asked about her influence on the industry, Twiggy noted that her strong sense of style has always been an asset, even when portraying different characters. She recalled her time in New York, where she was summoned by Diana Vreeland, who made her global. Twiggy's heroes growing up were film stars like Greta Garbo and Fred Astaire, and she even met the latter for tea, admiring his stylishness. She also discussed the difference in fashion between England and America during the British Invasion, highlighting the gap in trends between the two countries.
Twiggy's favorite eras in fashion include the 1960s mods, the 1990s cool Britannia, and the 1980s. She confessed to succumbing to big Dynasty shoulder pads in the 1990s but always returns to her beloved trouser suits and flat brogue shoes. When asked about the importance of costumes in acting, Twiggy emphasized their role in transporting performers into character, citing her experience in Pygmalion. Finally, she expressed her pride in being quintessentially British and her excitement about the Burberry Summer 2026 campaign, where she wore a trouser suit beneath a fringed leather jacket.
