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In an exclusive interview with Superbalist, Josie talks about her modelling career, her children and her unusual home.
“If someone breaks in they won’t find what they’re looking for,” says Josie, somewhat sardonically. “Every time I leave the house I hide my laptop. Then I have to look seventeen different places before I find it again.”
A savvy thief would skip the obvious and go straight for the art.
There’s a signed poster from Ali and Fraser’s Madison Square Garden fight, a photo of Bob Marley performing in Zimbabwe (“I forget who took the pic, South African guy, nice guy, but I don’t remember his name, I’m terrible with names.”) and a portrait of Andy Warhol shot by Josie’s late husband, Pierre Houles, to name a few.
Josie was able to build up this enviable collection thanks to her former modelling career.
Million dollar contracts, signing up with brands like Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, magazine covers, that famous billboard in Times Square… Josie Borain was South Africa’s first and final Supermodel.
“Without modeling I’d be living in Benoni, married to Harry, overweight and watching Isidingo.
Instead she lives in her log cabin, with her two children, Phoenix and Willow. Here are some pictures of her beautiful home:
To read the full article on Josie, published by Superbalist click here.
