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Justin de Villeneuve

Discover the man who helped make Twiggy a supermodel star!

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Twiggy & Justin de Villeneuve 1973

Twiggy & Justin de Villeneuve 1973

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Key Facts

Born
Around 1939.
Known For
Managing supermodel Twiggy from 1966 to 1973.
Previous Career
Mayfair hairdresser.
Other Talents Managed
Musicians and bands.

Who Was Justin de Villeneuve?

Imagine a person who was like a super-helper for a famous model! That was Justin de Villeneuve. He was born Nigel John Davies, but he used the name Justin de Villeneuve. He was super important in making a very famous supermodel, Twiggy, a big star in the 1960s. He was her manager, which means he helped her with her job and made sure everything was just right for her to be amazing!

From Hairdresser to Star Maker!

Before he was a famous manager, Justin worked as a hairdresser in a fancy part of London called Mayfair. He even used a different name, Christian St. Forget! Then, he met a young girl named Twiggy. She was going to become one of the most famous models ever! Justin saw how special she was and decided to help her. He became her manager and helped her career zoom like a rocket ship!

Twiggy's Big Break!

Justin was like Twiggy's secret weapon! He helped her get amazing jobs and become known all over the world. Twiggy became famous for her unique look, and Justin was there every step of the way. It was a super exciting time! He helped her become a household name, like a superhero of fashion. This partnership was a big deal in the world of modeling.

More Than Just One Star!

Justin didn't just help Twiggy. He also helped other people in the music world! He managed bands and singers, like the group Doctors of Madness and singers Lynsey de Paul and Clifford T. Ward. He was like a talent scout, finding people with amazing skills and helping them share their talents with everyone. He even got married twice and has two daughters who are also creative!

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