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Bhavitha Mandava Breaks Barriers as Chanel's First Indian Ambassador
7 Mar
Summary
- Bhavitha Mandava is the first Indian model appointed as a house ambassador for Chanel.
- She was discovered while waiting at a Brooklyn subway station and debuted two weeks later.
- Mandava has opened and closed major Chanel shows under artistic director Matthieu Blazy.
Bhavitha Mandava has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Indian model to be appointed as a house ambassador for the prestigious fashion house Chanel. This significant appointment underscores a growing emphasis on global diversity within the luxury fashion industry.
Mandava's journey to this role was remarkably swift. After being scouted at a Brooklyn subway station, she made her runway debut for Bottega Veneta only two weeks later. She has since walked for Chanel, notably opening the brand's show in New York City and closing the haute couture event in a bridal look.
Born in Hyderabad, Mandava's background in architecture and assistive technology provided a unique foundation before her modeling career took off. She has also graced the covers of publications like British Vogue and i-D, further solidifying her presence in the fashion world.
