Ujjwala Raut is a pioneer whose career redefined what Indian representation in fashion could look like. Discovered at 17 as a commerce student in Mumbai, she won Femina Look of the Year at Femina Miss India 1996 and placed in the top 15 of the Elite Model Look contest in Nice, France, launching one of the most groundbreaking careers in the history of the industry.
Raut became the first Indian model to front Yves Saint Laurent, walking their Spring/Summer 2002 show and appearing in subsequent campaigns. She has walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Valentino, Hugo Boss, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Diane von Furstenberg, and Emilio Pucci, and made history as the first Indian model to walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, appearing in both 2002 and 2003. Her editorial work has appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Cosmopolitan. After stepping back from the industry to focus on her personal life, Ujjwala Raut returns, more assured, more iconic, and as commanding as ever.
