Bhavitha Mandava
Indian model (born 2000)
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Bhavitha Mandava (born 3 February 2000) is an Indian fashion model. She gained global recognition in 2025 after being the first Indian woman to open a show for Chanel at the Métiers d'Art show 2026.
Bhavitha Mandava | |
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| Born | Bhavitha Mandava 3 February 2000 Hyderabad, India |
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| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2024–present |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
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Early life
Mandava was born into a Telugu family and was raised in Hyderabad, India.[1] She studied architecture at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Hyderabad. After earning her bachelor's degree, she moved to New York City to pursue a Master of Science in Integrated Design & Media/Human Computer Interaction from the New York University.[2][3]
Career
Mandava began her career after she was scouted on a subway station platform in 2024 in New York City.[4][5] In January 2025, she was selected to walk as an exclusive model in the Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2025 show under designer Matthieu Blazy and campaign advertisement.[6][7][8] She also appeared in campaigns and runway shows for brands including Christian Dior and walked major fashion weeks, while completing her studies.[9][10] In December 2025, she made history as the first Indian model ever to open a Chanel runway show the prestigious Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.[11] The show was held on a subway platform at Manhattan's Bowery station.[12]
In February 2026, Mandava made her debut magazine cover for British Vogue for March 2026 Vogue Cover Star.[13][14][15] In March, she was named the House ambassador for Chanel, became the first ever Indian model to be the House ambassador for the Chanel brand.[16][17][18]
