Breaking barriers: Hyderabad's Bhavitha Mandava is Chanel's 1st Indian house ambassador
Born into a Telugu family in Hyderabad, Bhavitha studied architecture at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Remember Bhavitha Mandava — who was 'discovered' at a New York City subway — and went on to opened the Chanel Métiers d’art show? Well, she has made her country proud in the global fashion industry yet again.
Mandava has made history after being named the house ambassador for Chanel. She is the first Indian model to hold this role. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Indian representation in luxury fashion.
Bhavitha shared the news in an Instagram post on Saturday.
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Born into a Telugu family in Hyderabad, Bhavitha studied architecture at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. She was pursuing a master's degree in Assistive Technology at New York University Tandon School of Engineering when she was scouted by a modelling agent while waiting at a Brooklyn subway station.
The 26-year-old also closed Chanel's haute couture show in a stunning bridal look in January.
"This is major! So so proud!!!! You deserve it," a comment read on Instagram. Another reacted, "You are *THE* Chanel woman." A third person wrote, "she earned it."
