Chanel's 1st Indian ambassador Mandava's Met Gala look divides opinion
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Chanel dressed Bhavitha Mandava, its first Indian ambassador, in a denim-inspired, silk-muslin look for the 2026 Met Gala, a nod to her debut on Chanel's runway last year.
The choice sparked mixed reactions: some called it fresh and bold, while others felt it was too simple or even tokenistic compared to what other ambassadors wore.
Mandava hasn't commented on backlash
Mandava, discovered by chance on a New York subway, hasn't commented on the backlash yet.
Previously, she shared that she hopes her Met Gala moment encourages "brown girls" to break barriers in fashion.