Bhavitha Mandava: Hyderabad Model Opens Chanel Show in New York

Bhavitha Mandava: Hyderabad Model Opens Chanel Show in New York

Bhavitha Mandava: From Hyderabad to Chanel’s Opening Walk — A Remarkable Rise in Global Fashion When Bhavitha Mandava stepped onto the historic Bowery station runway in downtown Manhattan to open Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2026 show, she carried with her not only couture but a narrative few international runways had seen before — the unlikely arc of a Hyderabad-born architecture student turned global fashion face. Her achievement is not only personal: it is a symbol for a new generation of South Asian creators making a visible, undeniable imprint on high fashion. Early life and creative foundations Bhavitha hails from Hyderabad. She completed a Bachelor's degree in Architecture at JNTU, later moving to the United States to pursue advanced studies in Interactive Design and Media. Her educational background in architecture and design contributed to a sophisticated visual sensibility — an asset that would later inform her presence on stage and in editorial shoots. Those who know her describ…