Erin O'Connor: An iconic face in fashion

Erin O’Connor’s down to earth, Irish roots have served her well. Esther McCarthy meets the unassuming supermodel in Dublin

Erin O’Connor has a vivid memory of the first time her photograph appeared in print. It was not while posing in exotic Versace for the cover of Vogue, or while modelling on the catwalk with supermodel pals like Naomi Campbell or Kate Moss.

“It was dressed as a leprechaun!” she laughs at the recollection.