What is Twiggy's Height?

Twiggy, at exactly 5ft 5 (165.1 cm), embodied the petite, waif-like ideal of 1960s mod fashion, her slender height accentuating her boyish proportions and revolutionary look.

• Discovered in 1966 by Daily Express photographer Barry Lategan, her 5ft 5 frame launched her as the face of Swinging London.
• Featured in a 1967 Vogue editorial as an "extravaganza that makes the look of the sixties," her height fueled global hype and merchandise like Twiggy pens and cosmetics.
• Hailed by critics as Britain's top export, Twiggy's 165.1 cm stature defined supermodel iconography, influencing generations.