U industriji koja je dugo bila definisana mladošću i uskim idealima, Sangeetha Menon menja narativ tihom snagom, nepokolebljivom svrhom i snažnim, neophodnim prisustvom.
Sa 42 godine, kada se mnogima govori da se povuku, Menon je odlučila da istupi napred.
Njen ulazak u modeling i takmičenja lepote nije bio samo promena karijere, već i izjava. Odbijanje da ostane neprimećena u svetu koji prečesto izjednačava lepotu sa ograničenjem. Danas, nakon što je prošetala međunarodnim pistama od Londona do Paris Fashion Week, ona stoji kao predstavnica šire, inkluzivnije vizije mode. Sangeetha je debitovala na Paris Fashion Week na pisti na kojoj su učestvovale žene uzrasta 16–25 godina, da bi nekoliko meseci kasnije izašla na pistu London Fashion Week u svojim četrdesetim — probijajući veoma snažnu barijeru.
Ali njen put je počeo daleko od reflektora.
Godine 2018, Menon se suočila sa dubokim ličnim gubitkom nakon ektopične trudnoće. Emocionalna težina tog iskustva, zajedno sa životom sa urođenim hipotireoidizmom, dovela je do perioda u kojem se osećala otuđeno od sopstvenog tela, samopouzdanja i osećaja sopstva. Ogledala su izbegavana. Fotografije su se kropovale. Vidljivost je delovala daleko.
Prekretnica nije došla iz industrije, već od njene ćerke. Menon je shvatila da će način na koji vidi sebe oblikovati način na koji će njena ćerka jednog dana videti sebe.
I tako je počela iznova.
Ne u potrazi za savršenstvom, već za snagom. Počela je od nečeg jednostavnog: pozajmljenog bicikla. Obnovila je odnos sa kretanjem, ne kao kaznom, već kao slobodom. Vremenom je izgubila kilograme, ali što je važnije — stekla je jasnoću, otpornost i svrhu.
„Ljubav prema sebi nije bila trenutak za mene“, kaže ona. „Bila je to odluka koju sam morala da donosim svakog dana.“
Ta odluka ju je odvela u svet takmičenja lepote, gde je ponela titulu Mrs Glamour UK nakon što je osvojila priznanje Congeniality na Mrs Galaxy UK. Titule nikada nisu bile cilj, već prekretnice na većem putu.
Danas Menon vešto balansira između uloga modela i producenta revija sa Paris Runway Official, koordinirajući događaje iza scene u Londonu i Milanu, uz planirana proširenja u Parizu, Njujorku i šire.
SANGEETHA PRUŽA PRILIKE:
NOVI TALENTI, BIZNISI KOJE VODE ŽENE I DRUGO
Menon je duboko posvećena stvaranju platformi za nove dizajnere i biznise koje vode žene, naročito one koji nemaju vidljivost kakvu zaslužuju. Od zanatlija u Indiji do nezavisnih dizajnera koji se snalaze u složenom globalnom modnom sistemu, ona podržava glasove koji se često zanemaruju.
„Pista ne treba samo da prikazuje modu — ona treba da stvara prilike.“
Upravo ta filozofija je izdvaja. Dok tradicionalne modne strukture daju prednost hijerarhiji, Menonina vizija naglašava inkluziju, vrednuje autentičnost podjednako kao estetiku i smatra da je priča iza odevnog komada jednako važna kao i njegov konačni oblik.
Njeno prisustvo na pisti nastavlja da izaziva konvencije. Kao plus-size model, ona širi definiciju toga ko pripada modi, dokazujući da lepota nije ograničena godinama, veličinom ili očekivanjima.
Istovremeno, ona unosi svoje južnoazijsko nasleđe u globalni kontekst, koristeći modu kao most između kultura. Kroz tekstile, siluete i pripovedanje, pokazuje da identitet nije nešto što treba prilagođavati — već nešto što treba izražavati.
„Kultura nije kostim — ona je nasleđe koje nosimo napred.“
MRS UNIVERSE – GREAT BRITAIN – SLEDEĆI KORAK
Sada, dok se priprema da predstavlja Veliku Britaniju na 49. Mrs Universe, Menon izlazi na još veću scenu — onu koja odražava ne samo njen lični put, već i raznolikost zemlje koju naziva domom.
„Ovo nije pitanje ulaska u industriju“, kaže ona. „Ovo je pitanje razbijanja ideje o tome za koga je ta industrija.“
I time, Sangeetha Menon ne učestvuje samo u modi.
Ona je menja iz temelja.
English here:
What is Sangeetha Menon reshaping in the fashion industry?
Breaking Barriers, Redefining Beauty
In an industry long defined by youth and narrow ideals, Sangeetha Menon is rewriting the narrative with quiet strength, unwavering purpose, and a powerful, necessary presence.
At 42, when many are told to step back, Menon chose to step forward.
Her entrance into modeling and pageantry was not simply a career shift but a declaration. A refusal to remain unseen in a world that too often equates beauty with limitation. Today, having walked international runways from London to Paris Fashion Week, she stands as a representation of a broader, more inclusive vision of fashion. Sangeetha debuted at Paris Fashion Week on a stage featuring women aged 16–25, stepping onto the runway months later at London Fashion Week in her 40’s. Breaking a very strong barrier.
But her journey began far from the spotlight.
In 2018, Menon faced profound personal loss following an ectopic pregnancy. The emotional weight of that experience, coupled with living with congenital hypothyroidism, led to a period where she felt disconnected from her body, her confidence, and her sense of self. Mirrors were avoided. Photographs were cropped. Visibility felt distant.
The turning point came not through the industry but through her daughter. Menon realized that her self-perception would shape how her daughter would one day see herself.
And so, she began again.
Not in pursuit of perfection, but in pursuit of strength. Starting with something simple: a borrowed bicycle. She rebuilt her relationship with movement, not as punishment, but as freedom. Over time, she lost weight, but more importantly, she gained clarity, resilience, and purpose.
“Self-love wasn’t a moment for me,” she reflects. “It was a decision I had to make every single day.”
That decision led her into pageantry, where she was crowned Mrs Glamour UK after earning the Congeniality title at Mrs Galaxy UK. Titles were never the destination but milestones along a larger path.
Today, Menon moves fluidly between roles as both model and runway producer with Paris Runway Official, coordinating shows behind the scenes across London and Milan, with upcoming expansions into Paris, New York, and beyond.
SANGEETHA IS GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
EMERGING TALENT, WOMEN-LED & MORE
Menon is deeply committed to creating platforms for emerging designers and women-led businesses, particularly those operating without the exposure they deserve. From artisans in India to independent designers navigating the complexities of the global fashion system, she champions voices often overlooked.
“The runway should not just showcase fashion but it should create opportunity.”
It is this philosophy that sets her apart. Where traditional fashion structures prioritize hierarchy, Menon’s vision emphasizes inclusion, valuing authenticity as much as aesthetics, and considering the story behind a garment as valuable as its final form.
Her presence on the runway continues to challenge convention. As a plus-size model, she expands the definition of who belongs in fashion proving that beauty is not bound by age, size, or expectation.
At the same time, she brings her South Asian heritage into a global context, using fashion as a bridge between cultures. Through textiles, silhouettes, and storytelling, she demonstrates that identity is not something to be adapted—but something to be expressed.
“Culture is not a costume but it is a legacy we carry forward.”
MRS UNIVERSE – GREAT BRITAIN – NEXT STEP
Now, as she prepares to represent Great Britain at the 49th Mrs Universe, Menon steps onto an even larger stage… one that reflects not only her personal journey but also the diversity of the country she calls home.
“This isn’t about breaking into the industry,” she says. “It’s about breaking the idea of who the industry is for.”
And in doing so, Sangeetha Menon is not simply participating in fashion.
She is reshaping it.
Credits:
Model: @mrsglamouruk2025
Publicist: @onceuponatimebrit
PR: @parisrunwayofficicial
Story: @parisrunwayofficial
Aesthetic partner: Reset Clinic @theresetclinicuk
Event: parisfashiondays
Designer: lloydarceo
Photography: photo.visual_cz
Makeup: eva_beutyart
Event: imc.models
Designer: princess_vogue_f
Makeup: makeup_mary_dego
Event: fashionweekandthecity
Designer: mbwfashionaddictng
Makeup: makeup_mary_dego
Events: _fashionvibesmilano
Designer: glovika
Photographer: s_ssajin
Hair and MuA: harleyjademua
Event: parisfashiondays
Designer: nangai.boutiquebynanb
MuA: arthurteodoromakeup
Editorial Shoot
Photographer: singhstudioparis
Designer: gohar.teymouri
Accessories: mykaa_uk
Hair and Makeup: arthurteodoromakeup
Production: parisrunwayofficial
Shoot Assistance: genaaspinall_martin modelwithladyboss
Designer: art.of.couture
Event: Agape by ivankacompany.uk
Photographer: Victor Michael v.b_visuals
Hair and Mua: iulia.206 and shinys_beauty
