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Sophie Bathsheba Thatcher for i-D’s July Digital Cover and AW26 issue

Photographed by Chad Moore
Styled by Sam Knoll
Hair: Ericka Verrett
Makeup: Robert Rumsey
Nails: Leanne Woodley SEE Management
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i-D, Editor-in-Chief: Thom Bettridge
i-D, Global Editorial Director: steff yotka
I-D, Global Visuals Director: Alice Lees
i-D, Global Fashion Director: Clare Byrne
i-D, Entertainment Director: Ernesto Macias
i-D, Art Director: BRENT DAVID FREANEY
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With major modeling successes already under her belt in such a short time, V161 cover star Bhavitha Mandava reflects on what growth means to her on and off the runway. “As a model, growth means expanding my skills, working with diverse creatives, taking on new challenges, and using my platform responsibly,” she says.
Head to VMagazine.com now to discover the full cover story + secure your copy of V161 at shop.vmagazine.com.
From V161 Fall Preview 2026
Photography Luigi and Iango
Fashion B. Åkerlund
Model Bhavitha Mandava ()
Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief
Casting Maxime Valentini (2bmanagement)
Makeup Georgi Sandev (FORWARD ARTISTS)
Hair (Home Agency)
Manicure Leanne Woodley (SEE Management) using CND™
Fashion Market Editor Copelyn Bengel
Styling Support ELANUR ERDOĞAN (FORWARD ARTISTS)
Producer Louis Guillemain (2bmanagement)
Cinematographer Santiago Montes
Studio Manager betancisco studio

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