Much has changed in the industry since Lisa Fonssagrives came onto the scene, who Leaper called the first supermodel - an accolade that's been the topic of many debates. "Lisa really was the first ...

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 ...