Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.

Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk them away from South Sudan, one of the fashion world's favourite scouting locations.

Nine of the top 50 models in the world right now are from South Sudan - Copyright AFP Luis TATO Nine of the top 50 models in the world right now are from South Sudan ...

Nine of the top 50 models in the world right now are from South Sudan (Luis TATO) Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk ...