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Sadie Frost's 'Twiggy' Documentary Gets Official Trailer

publication · 2026-07-14

Sadie Frost’s new documentary, 'Twiggy', takes us through the life of iconic model Twiggy, whose real name is Lesley Hornby. It highlights her rise from a modest London upbringing to global fame in the fashion world. The film features interviews with well-known personalities like Stella McCartney, Paul McCartney, Sienna Miller, and Twiggy herself. Frost had previously directed a documentary about Mary Quant. A trailer has been released as the film gears up for its DVD and on-demand debut on September 22, following exclusive showings in New York and Los Angeles. Twiggy first graced the cover of Vogue US in April 1967, photographed by Bert Stern during Diana Vreeland’s time as editor.

Key facts

  • Documentary titled 'Twiggy' directed by Sadie Frost.
  • Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby, is the subject.
  • Interviews include Stella McCartney, Paul McCartney, Sienna Miller, Brooke Shields, Joanna Lumley, Poppy Delevingne, and Twiggy.
  • Frost previously directed a documentary on Mary Quant.
  • Twiggy debuted on Vogue US cover in April 1967, photographed by Bert Stern under Diana Vreeland.
  • She also shot for French Vogue, Vogue Italia, and British Vogue.
  • Film will be released on demand and on DVD on September 22.
  • Special screenings in New York and Los Angeles preceded the release.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Vogue US
  • French Vogue
  • Vogue Italia
  • British Vogue

Locations

  • London
  • New York
  • Los Angeles

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