Happy birthday Cindy Crawford. Celebrating her 50th birthday on the 20th of this month, her modelling career has spanned more than three decades. Despite rumours that she was retiring, Crawford is still active in the industry in which she is an icon – and will forever impact that world. Here’s what she did for the modelling world:

Crawford helped pioneer ’90s All-American style with simple silhouettes, neutral palettes and comfortable, easy fabrics. Her inimitable and innate sense of style has had a lasting impact on both street style and high fashion.

So we chose five pictures that highlight her style, beauty and brilliance. Enjoy:

[source: mashable]