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Whether 16 or 60, women everywhere know and admire Twiggy.

The youngest of three girls, she was born Lesley Hornby in north London to a carpenter dad and a factory worker mother who worked at a Woolworths counter [...]]]>

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Whether 16 or 60, women everywhere know and admire Twiggy.

The youngest of three girls, she was born Lesley Hornby in north London to a carpenter dad and a factory worker mother who worked at a Woolworths counter to earn extra money. At 167cm, – short for a model – Twiggy weighed only 41kg when she exploded onto the London fashion scene.

And this icon model, singer, dancer, actress, and author continues her legacy with her “Twiggy London” fashion line for the Home Shopping Network. This affordable line of jeans, ruffled blouses, gypsy skirts, jackets, and accessories in bold colours will be available up to around size 20. Good news indeed for those of us not blessed with Twiggy’s skinny genes.

When asked how London influences her sense of fashion and design, Twiggy’s reply was

London is a great city – it’s very diverse, it’s got wonderful theatres, galleries and shops. I also think we have some of the most talented fashion designers, but it’s not just about fashion. The whole ’60s revolution thing really came out of London. You had The Beatles and so much else going on. The whole idea of calling my line Twiggy LONDON was to reflect my love for it. And I think it’s a great label. And I’m very involved. I’ve always been obsessed with clothes, obsessed with fashion. I love to design and sew myself.

Twiggy is still around forty years she was discovered by Vogue magazine. And with her new “Twiggy London” fashion line, she proves once again that she will be in the headlines and in our hearts for many more years to come.

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There are still some corners of London where quirky fashion, contemporary art, & cultural food thrives.

Go East to find areas that thrive with items crafted by young British designers. Brick Lane is one of those areas.

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There are still some corners of London where quirky fashion, contemporary art, & cultural food thrives.

Go East to find areas that thrive with items crafted by young British designers. Brick Lane is one of those areas.

An old building that used to be the Truman Brewery stands out from the rest of the street and is packed with independent shops. The Truman Brewery has been an important creative and cultural hub.

One shop at the old brewery sells clothing made out recycled material. You can make a one-of-a-kind item from one of your old garments; just bring it to the shop and the designer will make it into a new item for you. Other shops sell vintage clothing. You can get an East London Quirky Shopping guide from visitlondon.com

Many shops in the area encourage young designers to display their collections by offering affordable rental rates, allowing talent scouts from major chains to find budding designers.

Besides Brick Lane and the Truman Brewery, East London has several neighborhoods boasting dozens of independent shops. Socially aware shoppers can buy a wedge card from www.wedgecard.co.uk for 10 pounds, of which 5 goes to a local charity. The card allows you to support local shops while obtaining special offers and discounts from over 150 businesses in the East End.

Apart from shopping, East London is also increasingly known for contemporary art, with many galleries, museums and shops. With more than 80 art galleries, there’s something for everyone’s taste in the East End. Don’t miss the famous WhiteCube and Whitechapel Art Gallery, but also look out for hidden gems scattered all around this area waiting to be discovered. Dozens of the area’s galleries host cultural events and contemporary art exhibitions.

And talk about food! If you’re after comfort food, Brick Lane is THE place for bagels and baltis. If you are craving a curry or just need a quick bite, head for the famous Brick Lane Beigel Bake, which is ALWAYS open–24 hours a day, 365 days a year. (You are sure to see one or two London Black Taxi drivers in there at any time of the day or night!)

At visitlondon.com, you can download a guide called DIY East that will show you where to find East London’s quirky fashion, comtemporary art, and posh (and not so posh) nosh.

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