‘Who’s that basic baddie?’: Meet Bhavitha Mandava, the Indian model ‘Chanel’ed into making her Met Gala debut in denim
Hyderabad's Bhavitha Mandava made waves at the 2026 Met Gala, opting for a simple denim and sheer top ensemble, a stark contrast to the event's usual extravagance. While intended to elevate the everyday, the look sparked online debate, with many criticizing Chanel. Mandava's journey from subway discovery to global fashion star is anything but ordinary.
Hyderabad's Bhavitha Mandava made waves at the 2026 Met Gala, opting for a simple denim and sheer top ensemble, a stark contrast to the event's usual extravagance. While intended to elevate the everyday, the look sparked online debate, with many criticizing Chanel. Mandava's journey from subway discovery to global fashion star is anything but ordinary.
