EntertainmentPhoto: HT HealthBhavitha Mandava Wears Black Chanel Gown at 2026 Innovator Awards
Bhavitha Mandava, the first Indian model to open a Chanel show in New York City, wore a black Chanel gown to the 2026 Innovator Awards at MoMA. The event honored creative director Matthieu Blazy, whom she praised as the ‘hero of my life’ on Instagram. The gown featured underwater-themed embroidery with fish and coral motifs, and turquoise beaded details. Bhavitha also shared iconic subway photos recalling her discovery as a model.
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