Bhavitha Mandava’s 2026 Met Gala outfit saw the model head to toe in custom Chanel that had a story. On Monday (May 4) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Indian model appeared to have been wearing denim jeans and a zip-up sheer nude blouse on the carpet, a stark contrast to the more grandiose looks. Upon closer look, Mandava was wearing tailored, lightweight pants and a silk top that replicated her Matthieu Blazy -designed look at the December 2025 Métiers d'art presentation. The look also resembles the outfit that Mandava was discovered in on the subway while attending NYU in 2024. In a quick carpet chat with ELLE, Mandava shared her excitement about the final result of her attire. "I feel like every design he makes has a very deep story to it," the model said.…