It is debatable who the first supermodel was. Aficionados usually point to Lisa Fonssagrives (1911-1992). In the 1940s the Swedish model, dancer and artist appeared on the covers of major fashion ...

Much has changed in the industry since Lisa Fonssagrives came onto the scene, who Leaper called the first supermodel - an ...

His most memorable work traces the unique partnership he had with his first wife, legendary model Lisa Fonssagrives, a former dancer who went on to marry Irving Penn. A major influence and inspiration ...