Gorgeous Sixties Supermodels: Then And Now

They are the beautiful faces who shaped the Swinging Sixties. Here are the gorgeous supermodels of the iconic decade, then and now.

Jean Shrimpton Then

The young and beautiful Jean Shrimpton is considered one of the world’s very first supermodels. The British model and actress wowed the fashion industry with her rise to fame in the early sixties. At the height of the career, Shrimpton was known as the highest paid supermodel in the world.

Jean Shrimpton Now

Dubbed the ‘Face of the Sixties’, Shrimpton had a thriving career until the late eighties. She has since been named as one of Time magazine’s most influential fashion icons of all time. Also known for her many high profile romances, the ageless beauty had an iconic affair with well known photographer, David Bailey.

Twiggy Then

The world of fashion would not be what it is today without the immortal presence of the sixties icon, Twiggy. Lesley Lawson was catapulted to fame with her distinctive big eyes, long lashes, androgynous appeal and thin frame. The world was Twiggy-obsessed, with teenage girls mimicking her every look.

Twiggy Now

Twiggy enjoyed a long and successful on the runway, big screen and onstage. The model went on to star in the film The Boy Friend for which she won two golden globes. Twiggy has aged with effortless grace and has most notably appeared as a judge on America’s Next Top Model alongside Tyra Banks.