Indian models have been considered “exotic”. With their dusky skin and comparatively voluptuous body, they didn’t fit into the norms of “homogenous” looks compared to Western models. Come what may, most of the global brands vouch for a look they can apply to mass production. Even now few brands are still not digesting the unbeatable eloquence of top Indian models since fast fashion requires models of the so said and ever-present mannerisms.
Indian models have standout facial features that mark them with a powerful identity. Soon international ramps realized it. When the fashion floodgates opened internationally, with many talented designers, brands, and the influence of global media, Indian models were the first everybody put their money on.
Bhumika Arora
Started her career in 2013, Bhumika Arora hails from Karnal. Bhumika Arora is known as the next supermodel from India by Vogue after she appeared on their cover. She debuted the international ramp In London Fashion Week for Gareth Pugh, Daks, Preen, Simone Rocha, and Jonathan Saunders. She sizzled up rampinMilan walking for Karl Lagerfeld in the Fendi show. She is fond of HR management. She always wanted to be a part of Paris fashion which came true with her presence in Viktor&Rolf, Dries Van Noten, and Maxime Simoëns shows. During the latest AW 16 shows she walked for Dries Van Noten, Balmain, and Chanel. She is conscious of her limits and loves only to work in her comfort levels.
Pooja Mor
Pooja Mor hailing from Uttar Pradesh is a familiar face in Indian top models. Pooja started her modeling by participating in the Clean & Clear Ahmedabad fresh face contest in 2013 and was first featured in Femina India. She is represented by Anime Creative Management. By education, she is an engineer and has always dreamt of fashion and modeling. Once winning the Fresh Face she shifted to Delhi and decided to pursue her modeling ambitions. After doing a shoot with Elite NYC she landed up in New York and expanded her career. International runway became her rostrum in a 2015 show by Louis Vuitton in which she donned Nicholas Ghesquière’s collection. Her modeling career has enabled her to work for Alexander Mcqueen, Stella McCartney, Givenchy, and Roberto Cavalli. Her glam was featured in fashion magazines like Italian Vogue, Femina India, Harpers Bazar, Verve, and Numero China. In Indian designers, she has done shoots for Ritu Kumar.
Tarun Nijjer
Indian males are regarded to be in an alpha-male category with their rough and dusky features. At the age of 19, Tarun is already a supermodel. This Punjabi hotshot opened his bank in top Indian models in international ramps in 2014 with the coveted London Fashion Week. Becoming the first Indian male model to open and close a Burberry show’s first break, Tarun was bound to end up in our list of Indian models in hottest demand. His powerful features have grazed brands like Tom Ford and Marks and Spencer. He did shoots for Harper’s Bazar India, Elle US, and Elle India. He walked along with Cara Delevigne. He is a literature student at the University of Bristol and is aspiring to be an actor.
Neelam Gill
An Indian Sikh girl who grew up in Britain and became an icon of Top Indian models. She was the first-ever Sikh girl to acclaim fame as an international model. Neelam Gill has her routes in Punjab and is just 21 years old but already is a fashion sensation. Her career began at the age of 14 when signed up with the modeling agency Model 1. Her debut on-ramp was in 2014 for Burberry in London Fashion Week. Abercombie and Fitch is another coveted brand that felt Neelam’s presence. She was also the face of Vogue India, Vogue Italia, and British Airways advertisements. She had scouted and had a walk-in with her agency. She aims to work for Chanel in Paris. She has rubbed shoulders on the catwalk with Cara Delevingne, Jourdan Dunn, and Edie Campbell. Teen Vogue had considered her entry as the wider ethnicity reach of brands.
Manu Bora
An orthopedic surgeon is way too hot for hospitals-that is Manu Bora for you. Smoldering eyes and jawline to cut fruits have made Manu a standout among top Indian models. He is currently represented by Elite Model Management company in Paris. He has walked for Indian designers like Tarun Tahiliani, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Varun Bahl, and Rohit Bal. He has been an icon for brands like Louis Vuitton, Fab India, Ganuchi, Van Heusen, Alberto Torres, Atelier, Kanakia Paris, Francois Matthys, and Mufti jeans to name a few. He has done editorial campaigns for Elle, Vogue, GQ Japan Bazar, Filmfare, Glamour Mantra, and Outlook Splurge. In India, he has walked in Lakme Fashion Week, Wills Fashion Week, and Bridal Fashion Week. He has shown India’s handsome face in Paris Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week. He has been considered a model with one of the most amazing enviable careers in India.