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Anjali Mendes

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Anjali Mendes (born Phyllis Mendes; 29 January 1946 – 17 June 2010) 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.[3] Other designers she modeled for included Emanuel Ungaro, Elsa Schiaparelli and Givenchy.[3] After retirement, she managed Cardin’s Indian operations for 18 years.[3] In 2004, she published a cookbook titled "Cuisine Indienne De Mere En Fille".[3] She died on 17 June 2010, after suddenly falling ill at her home in Provence, France.[4][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Manuel, Mark (19 June 2010). "Anjali Mendes passes away". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  2. ^ "Ruling the Ramp – How Anjali Mendes Revolutionised the Modelling Industry". This Day. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d Ghose, Anindita (19 June 2010). "Cardin's Indian muse dies". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  4. ^ "Anjali Mendes: a model life". The Times of India. 18 January 2004. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 June 2010.