Following the New York Fashion Week debut screening of TWIGGY, the highly anticipated documentary directed by Sadie Frost, Twiggy and Frost gathered with friends, artists, actors, designers, fashion figures, and industry leaders for an intimate celebration on Thursday evening, Sept. 10, at Sloane’s, the exclusive and posh lounge located at the Know Hotel, The Manner, in SoHo, located at 58 Thompson Street.
The gathering, held following the exclusive screening in Tribeca, brought together approximately 50 guests, including Twiggy, Sadie Frost, Bobby Cannavale, Steve Van Zandt, Maureen Van Zandt, David Stenn, Terry Singh, Deborra-Lee Furness, Fran Drescher, Donna Karan, Nicole Miller, Iris Law, Ellen von Unwerth, Richie Akiva, Julian Schlossberg, Merryn Schlossberg, Leigh Lawson, Simon Jones, Richard Koenigsberg, Phillip Bloch, Carlos Greer, Paul Chi, Peter Gounis, Frederick Anderson, David Stern, Norma Kamali, Susan McCarthy, Sergio Farias, Kailyn Shepherd, Diana Madison, Ali Lasky, Kristin Borland, Eytan Rockaway, Simon Hammerstein and Dena Hammerstein, among others.
Hosted by Twiggy and Frost, the evening unfolded at Sloane’s, the sophisticated jewel-toned cocktail lounge at The Manner, adorned with beautiful art, lighting fixtures, and plush seating. The celebration marked the upcoming U.S. release of TWIGGY through Cleopatra Entertainment with Film Soho, which launches with exclusive streaming on Sept. 22, 2026. The occasion also marks Twiggy’s 60th anniversary of being discovered at age 16.
Guests sipped a selection of signature cocktails, including The Twiggy, an Espresso Martini made with Absolut Vodka; The Fashion Staple, Sloane’s signature Dirty Martini, also made with Absolut Vodka; and The Absolut Icon, a Dirty Shirley featuring Absolut Vodka. Wine included Sloane’s red and white house selections and Château Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rosé, while Rabbit Hole Bourbon was available by request.
The celebration marked a moment for the documentary, which offers an intimate look at the life and legacy of one of the world’s first global supermodels. Directed by Frost, TWIGGY follows Twiggy’s journey from her upbringing in London through her meteoric rise to international fame and her subsequent career in fashion, film, television and theater, as well as the relationships and experiences that shaped her into a global cultural icon. The documentary also examines the pivotal role the United States played in Twiggy’s transformation from a British fashion phenomenon into an international star. Her American career included magazine covers, Broadway, television appearances, and a role as a judge on America’s Next Top Model, extending her influence well beyond fashion.
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Sadie Frost’s Directorial Vision and the Making of TWIGGY
The documentary represents a significant creative milestone for Sadie Frost, whose perspective as a British actress, designer, and longtime figure within the fashion ecosystem informed the film’s intimate tone. Frost approached the project not merely as a biographical retrospective but as a dialogue between two generations of British style icons. Her directorial choices emphasize the emotional architecture behind Twiggy’s public persona, utilizing rare archival footage, personal correspondence, and candid interviews with family members and collaborators who have rarely spoken on record. The production, backed by Film Soho, navigated the complexities of licensing decades of visual history, from early Vogue covers by Barry Lategan to television specials and runway moments that defined the Swinging Sixties aesthetic. Frost has noted in previous interviews that the film’s structure was designed to mirror the non-linear nature of memory, weaving together Twiggy’s Neasden upbringing with the disorienting velocity of global fame. This approach allows audiences to witness the subject’s resilience, particularly during her transition from model to multifaceted entertainer, a pivot that required immense discipline and reinvention. The documentary positions Twiggy as a prototype for the modern multi-hyphenate creative, navigating commercial pressure with artistic integrity.
The Manner and Sloane’s: A New Chapter in SoHo Hospitality
The selection of Sloane’s at The Manner as the venue for this celebration signals a distinct evolution in New York’s luxury hospitality landscape. Situated at 58 Thompson Street, The Manner occupies a historic cast-iron building that has been meticulously restored to house a collection of curated residential units and public spaces designed by the acclaimed architecture firm Mesh Architectures. Sloane’s, the hotel’s signature lounge, was conceived by hospitality veterans Richie Akiva and Carlos Quirarte, whose portfolio includes some of the city’s most enduring nightlife institutions. The interior design, executed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, draws on a palette of deep emerald, burnt amber, and antiqued brass, referencing the glamour of mid-century private members’ clubs while maintaining a resolutely contemporary sensibility. Custom furnishings, original artwork, and a program of rotating cultural activations position Sloane’s as a cultural salon rather than a conventional hotel bar. For the Twiggy celebration, the space was arranged to facilitate conversation over spectacle, with low-slung seating groupings that encouraged the intergenerational exchange between fashion veterans and emerging talents. The venue’s discrete entrance and residential scale offered the privacy necessary for an event of this caliber, reinforcing SoHo’s enduring relevance as a nexus of fashion, art, and discreet luxury.
Twiggy’s Enduring American Legacy and Cultural Impact
While Twiggy’s origins are indelibly British, the documentary and this week’s events underscore the profound and reciprocal relationship she forged with the United States. Her first American tour in 1967 triggered a media frenzy that presaged the modern celebrity industrial complex; she appeared on the covers of 시간, Newsweek및 Vogue simultaneously, a feat that remains virtually unprecedented. This exposure catalyzed the global export of “Youthquake” culture, influencing American designers like Betsey Johnson and Halston, who translated the mod aesthetic for the U.S. market. Twiggy’s subsequent career pivots, including her Tony-nominated turn in The Boy Friend on Broadway, her Golden Globe-winning performance in Ken Russell’s The Boy Friend, and her long-running television variety series, demonstrated a versatility that defied the typical lifespan of a model. Her later role as a judge on 미국의 넥스트 탑 모델 brought her expertise to a new generation, framing modeling as a discipline requiring intelligence, stamina, and business acumen. The Cleopatra Entertainment release ensures that this narrative, often fragmented across disparate archives, is presented as a cohesive testament to a woman who navigated fame on her own terms. As the fashion industry grapples with questions of longevity and relevance, Twiggy’s sixty-year trajectory offers a singular case study in sustained cultural currency.
