While the term "supermodel" seems to imply an international cast of gorgeous women, in reality most of fashion's biggest icons come from two places: America and Western Europe. Which makes sense: that's where the industry, and the biggest readership, is. But every now and again, a pure glow of absolute gorgeousness will come up in the ranks from out of nowhere. And by out of nowhere, we mean New Zealand.
If you haven't already, meet Rachel Hunter. Born in Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, in 1969, she wanted all her childhood to be a dancer. But a heart and blood condition killed that ambition, so she turned to something else she was good at: looking simply amazing. She got her start in the modelling world at 17, mostly for brands in Australia and New Zealand. But it didn't take long for the world to discover her...