19 models who made history for H&M, Sports Illustrated, and more

The fashion industry is notorious for its rigidity.

But every now and then, a model redefines the industry.

These models proved that you don't need to look a certain way to be featured in a major campaign or to strut the runway.

In fact, these models owned who they are — and still do.

See who these history-making women are.

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Plus-size model Jennie Runk appeared in an H&M campaign in 2013 with little fanfare, proving that the brand didn't discriminate between sizes.

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Neelam Gill was Burberry's first ever Indian model to star in a campaign.

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Mariah Idrissi made history when she wore a hijab earlier this year in an H&M campaign. She was discovered on Instagram.

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