Ravleen Varghese walks the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026. (Photo: Getty)Gilbert Flores

Kerala model Ravleen Varghese makes Victoria's Secret runway debut in Los Angeles

Ravleen Varghese, a model who hails from Kerala, made her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut in Los Angeles.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Ravleen Varghese just made her Victoria's Secret show debut
  • She started her modelling career at the age of 18 after being scouted by an agency
  • Varghese showcased two bold looks at the show

From Kodumon in Kerala to one of fashion’s most-watched runways, Ravleen Varghese has come a long way. The 25-year-old Indian model made her debut at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles on October 18, walking the runway twice and adding another milestone to her growing international career.

She joined global stars such as Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Irina Shayk, Alessandra Ambrosio and Bella Hadid for this year's Victoria's Secret show. She walked the ramp twice (basically, showcased two looks).

25-year-old Ravleen Varghese makes her Victoria's Secret show debut. (Photo: Getty)

For her first appearance, Ravleen wore a lacy pink lingerie set. She returned for a second walk in a black-and-white look, sharing the runway with models Luza Perote and Malika El Maslouhi.

Ravleen Varghese (on the right side) with models Luza Perote and Malika El Maslouhi. (Photo: Getty)

It was a big moment for the model, whose journey into fashion began at 18. Originally from Kodumon, Ravleen had moved to Delhi to study design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) when she was scouted by Anima Creative Management. A modelling career was never part of her plan. Yet, what began as an unexpected opportunity soon took her from India to the international fashion circuit.

Over the years, Ravleen has built a portfolio spanning fashion, beauty and editorial projects. She has worked with prominent international labels, graced magazine covers and made her New York Fashion Week debut in 2022. She also modelled for designer Sabyasachi.

Ravleen Varghese, for a Sabyasachi campaign.

With her Victoria’s Secret debut, Ravleen joins a select group of Indian and Indian-origin models, including Ujjwala Raut, Bhumika Arora and Neelam Gill, who have walked the brand’s coveted runway.

Her milestone also comes at a time when Indian models are gaining greater visibility on the global fashion stage. This season, Bengaluru-born model Mona Bhujel made her Chanel runway debut at Paris Fashion Week, adding another exciting moment to India’s growing presence on international runways.

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