<p>In a first, hijab-wearing model Halima Aden graced the cover of a popular magazine in its 102-year-old history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Halima not only broke inclusion stereotypes by featuring on the cover of British Vogue that was founded in 1916 but also established a new space for different than ordinary beauty conventions. The 20-year-old is among nine chosen models on the cover of the magazine’s May issue that features these women as part of fashion’s ‘New Frontiers’.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalimaAden?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalimaAden</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PalomaElsesser?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PalomaElsesser</a> grace the May '18 cover of <a href="https://twitter.com/BritishVogue?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BritishVogue</a> - on newsstands April 6th. <a href="https://t.co/bJgef270QZ">pic.twitter.com/bJgef270QZ</a></p>
— IMG Models (@IMGmodels) <a href="https://twitter.com/IMGmodels/status/979757097549262850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-loreals-hijab-wearing-hair-model-pulls-out-after-anti-israel-tweets-surface-30449"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;L'Oreal's hijab-wearing hair model steps down after 'anti-Israel' tweets surface</em></a></p>

<p>In the edition, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful gave these models the opportunity to introduce themselves to the world of fashion. Explaining the reason behind this move, he wrote: "It is a moment for Vogue to do what it has always done best: to offer a bold vision of what the future can - and should - look like."</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/playboy-features-first-muslim-woman-in-hijab-6877"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;Playboy features first Muslim woman in hijab</em></a></p>

<p>Twitter erupted with joy after seeing Vogue’s initiative:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">For the first time in 102 years a hijabi model graces the cover. Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/Kinglimaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kinglimaa</a> ❤️❤️❤️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JOUR376?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JOUR376</a> <a href="https://t.co/I0NhjL0YCt">https://t.co/I0NhjL0YCt</a></p>
— Jaye (@JayeGray_) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayeGray_/status/980646517026541568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Halima Aden is making history <a href="https://t.co/49tAtFX6n5">https://t.co/49tAtFX6n5</a></p>
— Metro Lifestyle (@MetroUK_Life) <a href="https://twitter.com/MetroUK_Life/status/980512645047603201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Halima is joined on the cover by models including&nbsp;Adut Akech, Radhika Nair, Yoon Young Bae, Faretta, Fran Summers, Vittoria Ceretti, Paloma Elsesser and Selena Forrest.<br />
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In its 102-year history, this is the first time when a hijab-wearing model has featured on the magazine's cover

In a first, hijab-wearing model Halima Aden graced the cover of a popular magazine in its 102-year-old history. Halima not only broke inclusion stereotypes by featuring on the cover of British Vogue that was founded in 1916 but also established a new space for different than ordinary beauty conventions. The 20-year-old is among nine chosen models on the cover of the magazine’s May issue that features these women as part of fashion’s ‘New Frontiers’. #HalimaAden + #PalomaElsesser grace the May '18 cover of @BritishVogue - on newsstands April 6th. pic.twitter.com/bJgef270QZ — IMG Models (@IMGmodels) March 30, 2018 × Also Read: L'Oreal's hijab-wearing hair model steps down after 'anti-Israel' tweets surface In the edition, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful gave these models the opportunity to introduce themselves to the world of fashion. Explaining the reason behind this move, he wrote: "It is a moment for Vogue to do what it has always done best: to offer a bold vision of what the future can - and should - look like." Also Read: Playboy features first Muslim woman in hijab Twitter erupted with joy after seeing Vogue’s initiative: For the first time in 102 years a hijabi model graces the cover. Congrats @Kinglimaa ❤️❤️❤️ #JOUR376 https://t.co/I0NhjL0YCt — Jaye (@JayeGray_) April 2, 2018 × Halima Aden is making history https://t.co/49tAtFX6n5 — Metro Lifestyle (@MetroUK_Life) April 1, 2018 × Halima is joined on the cover by models including Adut Akech, Radhika Nair, Yoon Young Bae, Faretta, Fran Summers, Vittoria Ceretti, Paloma Elsesser and Selena Forrest.

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Halima Aden becomes first hijab-wearing model on British Vogue cover