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Indian models dazzle at Chanel's Paris show
6 Oct
Summary
- Three Indian models walked the Chanel runway in Paris.
- Looks featured include sculptural black, pistachio green, and sheer styles.
- The collection presented 83 looks with classic Chanel elements.
Paris Fashion Week featured an impressive Indian contingent at Matthieu Blazy's Chanel show, held at the Grand Palais. Supermodels Bhavitha Mandava, Lakshmi Menon, and Mona Bhujel were prominent figures, each presenting unique ensembles from the Spring/Summer 2027 women's ready-to-wear collection. These appearances highlighted diverse interpretations of Chanel's design philosophy.
Bhavitha Mandava, Chanel's first Indian House Ambassador, captivated the audience in a striking black dress adorned with three-dimensional floral detailing. The sculptural piece featured cut-outs and an uneven hem, complemented by ice-blue accessories. Lakshmi Menon presented a fresh colour palette with a pearl-white blouse and a pistachio-green skirt featuring gold embellishments and buttons. Mona Bhujel offered a more eclectic look, pairing a sheer black blouse with a gingham skirt and matching jacket, embodying a modern fusion of textures and patterns.
Matthieu Blazy's 83-look collection drew heavily on Chanel's iconic style, incorporating sheer fabrics, relaxed tailoring, checks, and floral motifs. The show successfully blended the house's heritage with contemporary aesthetics, with the Indian models embodying distinct facets of the collection, from avant-garde silhouettes to vibrant colour combinations and modern interpretations of classic patterns.
