Bhavya Verma, a 19-year-old model from Karnal, Haryana, made a sparkling runway debut at the Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2027 show at the ongoing New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
Bhavya wore a gold chintz acetate dress that shimmered under the lights. The look was accessorised with layered choker necklaces and a loose and relaxed ponytail.
“So grateful to have made my debut with @toryburch,” Bhavya wrote on Instagram. Expressing gratitude towards her collaborators, she thanked them for “such an incredible experience” and for making her first show “so special”.
In a separate Instagram post by modelling agency IGM Models, Bhavya described her debut experience more emotionally. “Backstage felt like the first day at a new school. A little intimidating at first, and then you’re like, ‘Oh, this is actually fun’,” wrote the young model, who loves watching K-dramas and listening to Indian songs.
Growing global presence of Indian models
Indian models have a growing presence internationally. While Bhavitha Mandava gained popularity after she opened Chanel’s Métiers d’art 2026 collection in New York, and later made fashion history as the first-ever Indian House Ambassador for Chanel. She recently also made her red carpet debut at the Venice International Film Festival.
{{/usCountry}}Indian models have a growing presence internationally. While Bhavitha Mandava gained popularity after she opened Chanel’s Métiers d’art 2026 collection in New York, and later made fashion history as the first-ever Indian House Ambassador for Chanel. She recently also made her red carpet debut at the Venice International Film Festival.
{{/usCountry}}In July, three young male models - Yug Devalia (19), Aryan Acharya (18) and Abby Prakash (20) - made their runway debut at the Paris Men’s Fashion Week, walking for luxury houses like Dior and Rick Owens.