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Bhavitha Mandava Studied Architecture in India. Then, Her Modeling Career Took Off in a Subway Station in N.Y.C. (Exclusive)
- Mandava opened Chanel's Métiers d'art show in New York, staged in a subway station, marking a historic moment for Indian models.
- She studied architecture in India and earned a Master’s at NYU before pursuing modeling full time.
- Mandava walked Chanel in Paris after her New York debut, further elevating her career in luxury fashion.
- Her breakthrough drew praise from notable figures and highlighted representation for South Asian women in fashion.
- Mandava balanced modeling with academic commitments, describing a demanding schedule of work, classes, and travel.
- Mandava's success follows her viral Chanel moment, which amplified her profile beyond fashion circles.
- The model aims to work with Chanel again and aspires to other high-fashion houses like Schiaparelli and Saint Laurent.
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