Gold dresses, flower markets and sitars: Pirelli’s 2027 calendar features all-Indian cast
The 2027 Pirelli calendar will feature an all-Indian cast and be shot entirely in India, marking a shift for the influential fashion publication. This move follows years of criticism regarding the calendar's historical lack of diversity and objectification of women.
Why it matters
The decision reflects broader shifts in the fashion industry toward inclusivity and the move away from traditional, narrow beauty standards.
Bhavitha Mandava is among the cast of Indian women who will be the face of the first Pirelli calendar to be entirely shot in India. Photograph: Alessandro Scotti Bhavitha Mandava is among the cast of Indian women who will be the face of the first Pirelli calendar to be entirely shot in India. Photograph: Alessandro Scotti India Gold dresses, flower markets and sitars: Pirelli’s 2027 calendar features all-Indian cast Latest edition of one of world’s most influential fashion photography publications is also shot entirely in India
Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Rajasthan Sun 26 Jul 2026 00.00 EDT Last modified on Sun 26 Jul 2026 05.26 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Against the ancient, weathered walls of Jaigarh fort, high on the hills above Jaipur, Bhavitha Mandava stood barefoot and draped in gold.
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