4 / 7Making Chanel History: Bhavitha’s most headline grabbing moment came when she became the first Indian model ever to open a Chanel Métiers d’Art show, one of the most prestigious positions on any runway. The full circle moment happened in New York, where the show was staged on a subway platform, echoing the very place where her career began. (Source: Photo by instagram (bhavithamandava))

Source: Indian Express February 23, 2026 15:47 UTC