Lakshmi Menon is an Indian model. She broke the stereotypes of her being the only Indian woman to consistently mark her presence on popular international catwalks like New York, Paris, and Milan. Let’s find out some interesting facts about Lakshmi Menon and her path to modeling.
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Biography/Wiki
Lakshmi Menon was born on November 4, 1981 (age 38; as on 2019) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. She graduated with a BA in Sociology from Bangalore University, Bengaluru.
Due to her extraordinary height, she was approached by a model scout during her college days. Initially, Lakshmi started working as a part-time model until she graduated and she took up modeling as her full-time career of her own. She began her journey as an Indian model on the international runway at the age of 25 with the Jean Paul Gaultier show in Paris. Since then, there has been no turning back for Lakshmi.
Physical appearance
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 60kg
Eye Color: Brown
Measurements of the figure: 32-24-34
Family, Boyfriend & Husband
Lakshmi was born into a Hindu family. Her father was an Indian Army personnel and her mother was a school teacher. They come from Kerala. She has a brother who resides in Bangalore.
Lakshmi was reported to have been in a long-time live-in relationship with Prabuddha Dasgupta, who was India’s leading fashion photographer until his death in 2012. Later, there were speculations that she was dating award-winning architect Bijoy Jain, which did not last long.
Lakshmi Menon and Prabuddha Dasgupta
In 2018, Lakshmi married Suhel Seth, a publicist, columnist and actor in Gurugram, Haryana, India; after being in a relationship for over a year. Suhel is 18 years older than Lakshmi and divorced.
Suhel Seth and Lakshmi Menon
Suhel Seth and Lakshmi Menon wedding invitation
Career
After graduating, Lakshmi did various modeling jobs in India. However, the Indian glamor world was still obsessed with fair skin and most big ad campaigns often featured Bollywood stars. As a result, Lakshmi was unable to find much success in the Indian modeling industry.
Lakshmi got a big break for her modeling career in 2006 when she was introduced by Jean Paul Gaultier who wanted an Indian model to walk in his show in Paris. Subsequently, she did campaigns for Hermes, Max Mara, H&M, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. She later appeared in editorials for American, Indian, Indian Elle and Allure, Harper’s Bazaar, V Magazine, and Dazed & Confused. In 2011, Lakshmi became the first Indian model to appear in the Pirelli Calendar.
Throughout her modeling career, she has worked with renowned photographers and magazines. She has been photographed by Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Terry Richardson, Patrick Demarchelier, and Prabuddha Dasgupta.
achievements
- ‘Style.com’ listed Lakshmi in the top 10 newcomers of the season in October 2008.
- He became the face of Hermes’ in 2008.
- In December 2008, she was crowned Vogue’s “Model of This Year”.
- Lucie Greene predicted that Menon would gain supermodel status in 2009.
- In 2009, New York Look featured her as a ‘rising star’.
Favourite things
- Lakshmi loves to eat dark chocolate, Indian and Japanese cuisine.
- He prefers to watch movies starring Matthew McConaughey.
- Her hobbies include traveling, swimming, running, Pilates, reading, and watching movies.
- He adores dogs and has around 10 dogs as pets in his house.
- New York and Thailand are her favorite destinations.
- Admire the looks of Savio Jon, Rajesh Pratap, Anamika Khanna, Yohji Yamamoto, and Derek Lam.
- His favorite book is The Road by author Cormac McCarthy.
- He loves listening to songs sung by Tom Waits.
- He likes to watch the movie Bicycle Thieves.
- She loves Esther Brinkmann’s jewelry designs.
- His favorite restaurants include Bomra’s, La Plage in Goa, Motorino’s Pizza in New York and Dave’s restaurant in Paris.
- She enjoys shopping at Kiliwatch, Yohji Yamamoto, Etienne Marcel, Yves Saint Laurent in Paris, Sacha’s Shop in Goa, and Opening Ceremony in New York City.
- Admire brands like Dior, Alexander Wang, Haider Ackermann, Dries Van Noten, Isabel Marant, Celine, and The Row.
- He likes to buy books from the Literati bookstore in Candolim, Goa.
- He loves the direction of Vittorio de Sica, Francois Truffaut, Yasujiro Ozu.
- He loves to drink red wine.
Facts
- Lakshmi enjoys living in Goa and has a house in Panjim, Goa.
- She was often misunderstood for being a South American or Middle Eastern model.
- Gayatri Devi, the last maharani of Jaipur is its icon.
- Her three boyfriends (Prabuddha Dasgupta, Bijoy Jain and Suhel Seth) were more than 15 years older than her.
- She was the first Indian model to appear in Vogue France.
- It is said that he is a reserved person and enjoys time with his parents and friends away from the spotlight.
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