Twiggy's seemingly instant celebrity brought long-lasting changes to the modeling industry. She allowed her name to be used on a line of clothing, accessories, cosmetics and even dolls. For a model to become a business unto herself was revolutionary.
Her impact didn't stop there. Twiggy charged an outrageous hourly rate -- as much as $240. In the 1950s, top models such as Suzy Parker made a mere $40 an hour. By the late 1990s, top models could net tens of millions in a single year.
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