"I am the Chanel girl," said Bhavitha Mandava. Bhavitha Mandava never planned to become a model ... Mandava was scouted multiple times before she finally said yes ... Mandava initially refused ... Mandava didn't ...
At only 25, Bhavitha Mandava has carved out a moment in fashion that most models spend years chasing ... For young women watching her rise, it’s a spark of possibility.And for Bhavitha Mandava, this is ...
At just 25, Hyderabad-born Bhavitha Mandava has gone from being scouted in a New York City subway to opening Chanel’s Metiers d’Art 2026 show, a historic moment marking her as the first Indian model to lead such an iconic runway.