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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth4 June 1991

Age33 Years

BirthplaceKerala, India

ProfessionModel

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilySister - Ramya Nair

Radhika Nair Biography

Radhika Nair is an Indian fashion model from Kerala who rose to international attention after walking exclusively for Balenciaga’s spring show in Paris. Tr

Early life and background
Radhika Nair was born on 4 June 1991 in Kerala, India, and was raised in Jharkhand. She studied commerce in college in Bangalore and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. Nair identifies as Malayali and lists reading as a hobby. She describes a minimal, low‑maintenance beauty routine inspired by her mother’s use of natural, homemade remedies such as turmeric and coconut oil.

Career
Nair began pursuing modelling after encouragement from friends. In 2012 she reached out to Anima Creative Management with her portfolio, which led to editorial shoots and further opportunities. A career breakthrough came when stylist Nikhil D introduced her to casting director Henry Mackintosh Thomas; Nair went on to walk exclusively for Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2017 show in Paris, becoming the first Indian model to do so for that show.

Following the Balenciaga appearance, she appeared in campaigns for Chloé shot by Steven Meisel, as well as work for Versus Versace, H&M x Erdem and Net‑a‑Porter. Nair has featured on a Vogue cover shot in Jaipur in 2018 alongside Saffron Vadher and has appeared in a wide range of international fashion publications, including Vogue editions in Ukraine, Germany and Russia, W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar (US, UK and India), Dazed, Numéro China, CR Fashion Book, Unconditional Magazine and Elle India.

On the runway she has walked for numerous designers and houses, including Anna Sui, Belstaff, Chloé, Chalayan, Erdem, Emilio Pucci, Etro, Esteban Cortazar (where she opened a show), Loewe, Lacoste, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, MSGM, Mulberry, Marco De Vincenzo, Paul Smith, Prabal Gurung, Pringle of Scotland, J.W. Anderson, Jil Sander, Redemption Couture, Ronald van der Kemp Couture, Sportmax, Sies Marjan, Trussardi, Vetements, Valentin Yudashkin, Vionett and Zimmerman.

Nair has an interest in photography and, while not a professional, has had some of her images published in W Magazine and Vogue. She has expressed a desire to work with photographers such as Martin Parr, Pieter Hugo and Bharat Sikka.

Public profile
Physically, Nair is listed at approximately 175.26 cm (about 5'9") with measurements reported around 34-26-34 and a weight near 55 kg. She has brown eyes and black hair. Her public tastes include Indian food, Carnatic music, and the film Holy Motors (2012); a favored book is Afghanistan, Where God Only Comes to Weep by Siba Shakib.

Nair has spoken publicly about the realities of modelling: the uncertainty that comes with freelance work, public perceptions that the industry lacks longevity, and practical issues such as difficulties securing loans without a salaried position. She highlights the benefits of travel and new experiences that her career provides and offers advice to aspiring models to remain authentic rather than trying to fit in.

She has also addressed diversity in fashion, noting improvements in representation while calling attention to continued instances when models are reduced to their skin colour. Nair has expressed a sense of responsibility to South Indian girls who may not often see someone with their skin tone celebrated in mainstream media, emphasizing individuality as central to true diversity.

Personal life and preferences
Nair is unmarried and lists a sister named Ramya Nair. She prefers pastel and neutral clothing tones such as grey and black and keeps her diet and exercise simple—she eats a wide variety of foods and does stretching when she has free time.

Latest updates
Highlights of Nair’s recent visibility include the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2017 exclusive and the 2018 Vogue cover shot in Jaipur. She continues to work across runway, editorial and campaign projects and pursues photography alongside modelling. Her approach to work remains pragmatic: she appreciates the opportunities modelling has given her while keeping her focus on taking things one day at a time.

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Recent Work

Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2017 (Exclusive)

Walked exclusively for Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2017 show in Paris.

2017
Vogue cover (Jaipur)

Featured on a Vogue cover shot in Jaipur alongside Saffron Vadher.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. First Indian to walk exclusively for Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2017 show in Paris
  2. Featured on a Vogue cover shot in Jaipur (2018)
  3. Campaign work for Chloé shot by Steven Meisel and campaigns for Versus Versace, H&M x Erdem and Net‑a‑Porter
  4. Appearances in numerous international fashion magazines including multiple Vogue editions, W Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar
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