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Bengaluru Model Walks for Chanel in Paris
14 Oct
Summary
- Mona Bhujel, originally from Bengaluru, booked a coveted spot with Chanel.
- She debuted on the runway for Chanel's Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
- The fashion industry is increasingly recognizing Indian talent globally.
Mona Bhujel, a model hailing from Bengaluru, recently achieved a significant career milestone by walking for the prestigious French fashion house, Chanel. The Spring/Summer 2027 ready-to-wear show in Paris featured Bhujel, who has described the experience as surreal and incredibly gratifying.
Bhujel's path to the runway was not a direct one; she initially studied fashion design in Bengaluru. Her modeling career began unexpectedly after being scouted in 2020, with her professional journey accelerating after the initial Covid-19 pandemic disruptions. By 2022, she had signed with international agencies, marking her debut at Milan Fashion Week for Bottega Veneta.
Her portfolio now includes work with notable labels such as Chopard and Diesel, and she has appeared in campaigns alongside celebrities like Deepika Padukone. Bhujel views her Chanel booking as validation for her sustained effort and growth within the fashion world.
She emphasizes that the reality of modeling involves more than just glamour, including extensive castings, waiting periods, and frequent rejections. Bhujel also noted a positive trend of the global fashion industry becoming more open and curious about Indian talent and culture.
