Bhavitha Mandava, a 25-year-old model from Hyderabad, made history when she opened the Chanel Metiers d’Art 2026 show in New York. She opened a Chanel runway as the first Indian model in history. This is one of the greatest accomplishments for any model. It was an unexpected dream for Bhavitha, and it brought her parents to tears of joy.

How she was discovered:

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Bhavitha did not begin her career in the fashion industry. After studying architecture in Hyderabad, she relocated to New York to pursue her education. She had no intention of modelling. One day in 2024, while she was riding the New York subway, everything changed. She was approached by a talent scout who asked if she would like to try modelling. Her life changed as a result of that brief, unanticipate

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