Radhika Nair (model)

Radhika Nair is an Indian fashion model. Radhika was the first Indian model & the first to walk for Demna Gvasalia Balenciaga SS17 show in Paris.[4][5]

This article is about the Indian model. For the biological researcher, see Radhika Nair (researcher). For the Malayalam film actress, see Radhika (Malayalam actress).

Radhika Nair
Born (1992-06-04) 4 June 1992[1][2]
Jharkhand, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationFashion model
Years active2012 - present
Modeling information
Height5 ft 9.5 in (177 cm)
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
AgencyFord Models (New York, Paris, Los Angeles)
Special Management (Milan)
Next Model Management (London) [3]

Radhika was studying commerce in Bangalore when she was scouted to become a model in 2012.[6] She moved from Bangalore to Mumbai to pursue modelling as a full-time career.[6] In 2016 the casting director Henry Mackintosh Thomas came to Delhi, India.[7] It was in Delhi through stylist friend Nikhil D that Radhika met Henry and was cast exclusively for the Balenciaga SS17 show.[7][8]

She has appeared in campaigns for Chloé shot by Steven Meisel,[9] Versus Versace,[10] H&M X Erderm[11] & Net-a-Porter,[12] Vivienne Westwood, Maje. Radhika has been on the cover of magazines Vogue (British) and featured on magazines Vogue (Ukraine), Vogue (Germany), Vogue (Russia), W Magazine, Harpers Bazaar US, Harpers Bazaar UK, Harpers Bazaar (India), Dazed, Numéro China, CR Fashion Book, Unconditional Magazine & Elle (India).[13]

An accomplished catwalker, Radhika has walked for Burberry, Anna Sui, Balenciaga (Exclusive), Belstaff, Chloé, Chalayan, Erderm, Emilio Pucci, Etro, Esteban Cortazar (opened), Loewe, Lacoste, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, MSGM, Mulberry, Marco De Vincenzo, Paul Smith, Prabal Gurung, Pringle of Scotland, J.W Anderson, Jil Sander, Redemption Couture, Ronald van der Kemp Couture, Sportmax, Sies Marjan, Trussadi, Vetements, Valentin Yudashkin, Vionett & Zimmerman.[13]

Early life

Radhika Nair was born Malayali in Kerala, but she was raised in Jharkhand.[7] An avid amateur photographer inspired by Pieter Hugo and Martin Parr, her work has been published in W Magazine[14] & Vogue.[15][8] Radhika Nair is also an Indian classically trained singer of the Rajas.[16]

References
  1. Parklee, Erin Simon and Biel. "10 Breathtaking New Models to Watch Now".
  2. "Radhika - NEWfaces".
  3. "Radhika Nair - Model".
  4. "Meet Radhika Nair: The first Indian woman to ever walk a Balenciaga runway". ELLE UK. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  5. "Meet Balenciaga's First Indian Model". CR Fashion Book. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  6. "Miss Endless Legs". Rediff. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  7. "Get to know the Indian girl who walked exclusively for Balenciaga". VOGUE India. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  8. "Watch This Face: Radhika Nair". Harper's BAZAAR. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  9. "See Chloé's Spring 2018 Ad Campaign Here". Fashionista. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  10. "Versus Versace Resort 2018 Lookbook (Versus)". MODELS.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  11. Burney, Ellen. "Erdem x H&M: Everything You Need To Know". www.vogue.co.uk. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  12. Tan, Emily (1 August 2017). "Net-A-Porter's global autumn-winter 2017 campaign forecasts five trends". Campaign. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  13. "Radhika Nair - Model". MODELS.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  14. Petrarca, Emilia. "Balenciaga Model Radhika Nair Shares Her Powerful Photographs of India". W Magazine. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  15. "Balenciaga's New Model Is An Indian Photographer With Style". Vogue. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  16. "Radhika | NEWfaces". MODELS.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
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