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{{Short description|Indian model (born 2000)}}
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{{Infobox model
| name = Bhavitha Mandava
| birth_name = Bhavitha Mandava
| birth_date = February 3, 2000
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], India
| image =
| caption = Mandava walking for Chanel Métiers d'Art 2026 in 2025
| education = {{ubl|[[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad|Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University]]|[[New York University]]}}
| occupation = Model
| years_active = 2024–present
| hair_color = Black
| eye_color = Dark brown
| height = 1.75 m
| agency = {{Plainlist|
* 28Models
* Women Management Paris
* [[Why Not Model Management]]
* Premier Model Management}}
}}

'''Bhavitha Mandava''' (born February 3, 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.

== Early life ==
Mandava was born into a [[Telugu people|Telugu]] family and was raised in [[Hyderabad]], [[India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Cristino |first=Veronica |date=8 December 2025 |title=The Story Behind History-Making Model Bhavitha Mandava's Major Chanel Moment |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/bhavita-mandava-chanel |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=British Vogue |language=en-GB}}</ref> She studied architecture at [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad|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]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chau |first=Matt |date=17 December 2025 |title=7 Things You Need To Know About Bhavitha Mandava |url=https://www.voguehk.com/en/article/fashion/things-to-know-about-bhavitha-mandava-model/ |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=Vogue Hong Kong |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Napier |first=Caitlin |date=8 December 2025 |title=Who Is Bhavitha Mandava? The Student-Turned-Model Who Opened Chanel |url=https://www.marieclaire.com.au/life/money-career/bhavitha-mandava-chanel-opener/ |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=Marie Claire |language=en-AU}}</ref>

== Career ==
Mandava began her career after she was scouted on a subway station platform in 2024 in [[New York City]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 December 2025 |title=Hyderabad's Bhavitha Mandava just made global fashion history by becoming first Indian to lead Chanel's opening walk in New York |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/buzz/hyderabads-bhavitha-mandava-just-made-global-fashion-history-by-becoming-first-indian-to-lead-chanels-opening-walk-in-new-york/articleshow/125825469.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=31 December 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=10 December 2025 |title=Meet Bhavitha Mandava, the history-making, hobbymaxxing Chanel model |url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/69261/1/bhavitha-mandava-first-ever-indian-model-opened-chanel-metiers-dart-show |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=Dazed |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 December 2025 |title=Hyderabad's Bhavitha Mandava becomes first Indian model to open a Chanel show |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/fashion/article/who-is-bhavitha-mandava-25year-old-first-indian-model-to-open-a-chanel-show-23606833?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Leslau |first=Tania |date=6 December 2025 |title=Meet Bhavitha Mandava - the Chanel model breaking the internet |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/culture/871497/bhavitha-mandava-chanel-model/ |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=HELLO! |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chowdhury |first=Shubhangi |date=11 December 2025 |title=Indian immigrant Bhavitha Mandava's Chanel debut becomes a viral celebration for desi community |url=https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/12/11/indian-immigrant-bhavitha-mandavas-chanel-debut-becomes-a-viral-celebration-for-desi-community-471448/ |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=The American Bazaar |language=en-US}}</ref> She also appeared in campaigns and runway shows for brands including [[Christian Dior]] and walked major fashion weeks, while completing her studies.<ref>{{Cite news |last=More |first=Durva |date=19 December 2025 |title=Spotted on the subway to the Chanel runway: How Bhavitha Mandava became a fashion star |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/spotted-on-the-subway-to-the-chanel-runway-how-bhavitha-mandava-became-a-fashion-star/articleshow/126080848|access-date=31 December 2025 |work=The Economic Times |issn=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Matthew, Grace, Clarke |date=5 December 2025 |title=Who Is Bhavitha Mandava? Meet the Indian Model Who Opened Chanel's Métiers d'Art Show |url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/who-is-bhavitha-mandava-chanel-indian-model-age-matthieu-blazy |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=L'Officiel USA |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillai |first=Pooja |date=6 December 2025 |title=Indian model Bhavitha Mandava leads Chanel's 2026 Manhattan runway |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/indian-model-bhavitha-mandava-chanel/ |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=EasternEye |language=en}}</ref> The show was held on a subway platform at Manhattan's [[Bowery station]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deshpande |first=Vaishnavi |date=8 December 2025 |title=Bhavitha Mandava is first Indian model to open for Chanel show in New York |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/trends-watch-news/bhavitha-mandava-is-first-indian-model-to-open-for-chanel-show-in-new-york-150035.html |access-date=31 December 2025 |website=Exchange 4 Media |language=en}}</ref>

In February 2026, Mandava made her debut magazine cover for [[British Vogue|British ''Vogue'']] for March 2026 Vogue Cover Star.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nnadi |first=Chioma |date=11 February 2026 |title="Who Could Go Back To A 9 To 5?" Fledgling Super Bhavitha Mandava Is Living A Fashion Fairy Tale |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/bhavitha-mandava-british-vogue-interview |access-date=26 February 2026 |website=British Vogue |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chowdhury |first=Shubhangi |date=13 February 2026 |title='Cannot accept dusky skin tone': Chanel star Bhavitha Mandava on India's colorism |url=https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/02/13/cannot-accept-dusky-skin-tone-chanel-star-bhavitha-mandava-on-indias-colorism/ |access-date=26 February 2026 |website=The American Bazaar |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nnadi |first=Chioma |date=11 February 2026 |title=Bhavitha Mandava Is British Vogue's March 2026 Cover Star |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/editors-letter-british-vogue-march-2026 |access-date=26 February 2026 |website=British Vogue |language=en-GB}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Elibert |first=Mark |date=8 March 2026 |title=Chanel Names Bhavitha Mandava House Ambassador |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/markelibert/chanel-bhavitha-mandava-house-ambassador |access-date=28 March 2026 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Agnihotri |first=Akanksha |date=7 March 2026 |title=Bhavitha Mandava creates history, becomes the first Indian model to be named Chanel house ambassador |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/bhavitha-mandava-creates-history-becomes-the-first-indian-model-to-be-named-chanel-house-ambassador-101772857823166.html |access-date=28 March 2026 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kallukaran |first=Gayathri |date=7 March 2026 |title=Bhavitha Mandava Named Chanel's First Indian House Ambassador |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/bhavitha-mandava-first-indian-chanel-house-ambassador/ |access-date=28 March 2026 |website=EasternEye |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:2000 births]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian women]]
[[Category:Female models from Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University alumni]]
[[Category:Indian expatriates in the United States]]
[[Category:New York University alumni]]
[[Category:Telugu people]]
[[Category:Women Management models]]

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