Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Hyderabad Model Bhavitha Mandava Opens Chanel 2026 Show
Bhavitha Mandava, a 25-year-old model from Hyderabad, recently opened Chanel's Métiers d'Art 2026 show in New York City.
She was discovered just two weeks before the show at a subway station and made her debut as a Bottega Veneta exclusive under creative director Matthieu Blazy.
Her parents were seen cheering for her, making the moment even more special.
Bhavitha shared an emotional post on social media, thanking Chanel and Matthieu Blazy.
The video of her parents' reaction went viral, with celebrities like Aditi Rao Hydari reacting positively.
Fashion influencer Viren H Shah highlighted how Matthieu Blazy's discovery changed Bhavitha's life, calling it a 'poetic full circle moment.'
Bhavitha Mandava, 25, from Hyderabad, opened Chanel's Métiers d'Art 2026 show in New York City.
She was scouted at a New York City subway station just two weeks before the show.
Bhavitha's parents were seen cheering for her, making the moment emotional and special.
She shared an emotional post on social media, thanking Chanel and Matthieu Blazy.
The video of her parents' reaction went viral, with celebrities like Aditi Rao Hydari reacting positively.
- Who
- Bhavitha Mandava, a 25-year-old model from Hyderabad
- What
- Opened Chanel's Métiers d'Art 2026 show in New York City
- When
- Recently, with specific dates not mentioned
- Where
- Bowery Station in New York City
- Why
- To debut her modeling career and honor her parents' support
- Model
- Bhavitha Mandava
- Age
- 25
- Hometown
- Hyderabad
- Event
- Chanel's Métiers d'Art 2026 show
- Designer
- Matthieu Blazy
- Location
- New York City
- Discovery Location
- New York City subway station
- Time from Discovery to Debut
- Two weeks
