Meet Bhavitha Mandava: JNTU Hyderabad Architecture Student Who Became The First Indian Model To Open A Chanel Show; She Completed Her Master’s From…

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India’s Bhavitha Mandava has carved her name into fashion history by becoming the first Indian model to open Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2026 show. With strong academic credentials and an unexpected entry into modelling, her rise has been nothing short of remarkable. 2 / 8

The Hyderabad-born model has captured global attention after leading Chanel’s iconic Métiers d’Art showcase in New York—a runway honour no Indian had achieved before her.

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Raised in Hyderabad, Bhavitha completed her Bachelor of Architecture at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU). At this stage, her career goals were firmly rooted in academics and design, not the fashion world.

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Bhavitha relocated to New York to pursue a master’s degree in Interactive Design and Media at New York Un