Fashion, often seen as a world of unattainable beauty standards and exclusivity, is slowly being transformed by powerful women like Payal Mandewalkar. From walking as a showstopper at Paris Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, and Los Angeles Fashion Week, to gracing the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and winning the title of Mrs. Asia World 2021 under Mydreamtvusa production, Payal has seen the heights of the fashion industry. Yet, it’s her newest role as CEO of Invogue Talent Agency that has the potential to reshape the entire modeling industry.
In August 2024, Payal established Invogue Talent Agency to give a platform to aspiring models and talents—especially those often overlooked by traditional agencies. With a focus on runway training, influencer coaching, pageant preparation, and holistic career development, Payal’s agency is changing how new talent is prepared for the fast-paced world of fashion.
Invogue offers more than just opportunities for aspiring models—it provides a comprehensive system designed to teach each model everything they need to succeed, from catwalk techniques, portfolio creation, influencer branding, to brand shoots and commercials.
“We want to build a community of confident, empowered models who are not just industry-ready but life-ready,” Payal shares.
Visionary Leadership and Empowerment
Payal’s path to becoming a CEO and thought leader in the fashion industry was forged by her personal experience as a model and entrepreneur. She realized that, in order to truly make an impact, she would need to take matters into her own hands. Today, her vision for Invogue Talent Agency is to empower models from all walks of life, regardless of shape, size, age, or ethnicity. Invogue is proud to have cast models for NYFW and LAFW, including a 50+ year-old who had dreamed of walking the runway.
The agency has already attracted top-tier clients and brand partners, with Payal’s models walking in major runway shows and gaining global recognition.
“We are here to redefine what it means to be beautiful,” Payal explains. “Beauty is diverse, and so is fashion. At Invogue, we celebrate that diversity every day.”
Beyond Fashion: Payal Mandewalkar as an Entrepreneur
Beyond her modeling career and work as a CEO, Payal Mandewalkar is a multifaceted entrepreneur who also works as an IT Project Manager, proving that a successful career in fashion doesn’t mean abandoning other passions. She also serves as a brand ambassador for major international brands like Tanishq usa, Express, DDC, Shein, Pixi Beauty, Joyalukkas, C Bazaar, Kota Silk, and Uoozee, building a name for herself as an influential figure in the digital world. She is grateful to every designer and brand for supporting her in her journey.
Through her fashion blog @payalsfashionpalette and social media channels, Payal continues to champion women-owned businesses and promote causes that support women’s empowerment globally. Under Invogue Talent Agency, Payal has also worked on many brand shoots and restaurant/business commercials with her influencer and media team, helping small businesses grow and increase their reach through social media marketing.
Looking Toward the Future
As Payal Mandewalkar and Invogue Talent Agency grow, her vision for the future is bold and bright. She plans to expand the agency’s educational offerings, collaborate with more international brands, and diversify the talent it represents—beyond modeling to include event management, makeup, photography, and wellness workshops with nutritionists and mentors.
For Payal, Invogue Talent Agency is not just a business—it’s a movement, dedicated to reshaping the fashion industry, one model at a time. Wishing Payal Mandewalkar tremendous success in 2025 as she continues to inspire and transform the world of fashion.
Credits:
International Model/CEO of Invogue Talent Agency: Payal Mandewalkar
Designer: Valencia Couture by Karim
Jewelry: Mini’s Collection by Yamini Shetty
Photography: TonyFluellen
Makeup and Hair: Makeupbymuskantejani
