The autumn/winter 25 ready-to-wear season is in full swing. Ever wondered what fashion week looks like from the other side? Here, model Avanti Nagrath, who’s been doing the London-Milan-Paris circuit since 2022, gives us a peek into everything she does leading up to a weeks-long marathon of being booked and busy. For the 23-year-old Delhi native, staying in top form isn’t about last-minute prep; it’s about maintaining a balanced routine all year long.
Fashion month is a whirlwind! Do you switch up your routine leading up to it?
My schedule is very erratic, but my routine remains the same. That means sleeping on time, working out regularly, making sure I have enough water, and eating healthy—though I love a good cheat meal. So, whether it’s the weeks before fashion month or during a quiet period, it’s more or less the same because it’s really a lifestyle.
What’s your favourite cheat meal?
Nothing beats a nice, warm pizza!
What does your fitness regimen look like? Do you tweak it before fashion month?
At this point, working out is like a hobby for me because I really enjoy it and love the post-workout feeling. I work out a minimum of four days a week. When I’m in Paris I usually workout with my friends Manvi [Bhatnagar, stylist] and Kanika [Agarwal, fashion designer]. I love boxing and running, so there’s a lot of cardio involved, but I also mix in yoga and Pilates depending on my mood. If I have a really intense workout one day, I’ll do something lighter the next. I really like switching it up and not doing the same thing every day.
Head to The Nod to read about Avanti's surprisingly simple skincare routine, workouts, and all the prep that goes into getting runway ready.
