Anjali Mendes Explained

Anjali Mendes (January 29, 1946 – June 17, 2010), born Phyllis Mendes, was an Indian fashion model from Mumbai who was based in France.^{[1] [2]} She was attached to Pierre Cardin’s salon in Paris during the 1970s and 1980s. Other designers she modelled for included Emanuel Ungaro, Elsa Schiaparelli and Givenchy. After retirement, she managed Cardin’s Indian operations for 18 years. She died on June 17, 2010, after suddenly falling ill at her home in Provence.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. News: Anjali Mendes passes away . The Times of India . Manuel . Mark . June 19, 2010 .
2. News: Ruling the Ramp – How Anjali Mendes Revolutionised the Modelling Industry . This Day . March 20, 2022 .
3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/Anjali-Mendes-a-model-life/articleshow/429895.cms Anjali Mendes: a model life
4. https://web.archive.org/web/20110811073628/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-06-19/people/28277897_1_modelling-goan-ramp Anjali Mendes passes away
5. https://archive.today/20130125105744/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cardin-s-Indian-muse-dies/Article1-559854.aspx Cardin’s Indian muse dies