Diandra Soares

Diandra Soares is an Indian model, anchor and a fashion designer. She is most noted for her bald looks on the ramp. At the age of 13, Diandra made up her mind about being a model.She has been active in the field of modelling since the age of 16.Her first assignment was for Tips and Toes and her first show was for McDowell's. In 1995,she was crowned as Miss.Bombay and that helped her to get contracts from various leading brands like Dinesh Suitings, VIP Lingeries, Tillsbury whiskey and also paved her way to the most prestigious ramp shows in town.She has walked for many international fashion shows in her career which were conducted by Gucci, Leonard Paris, Emanuel Ungaro, Sonia Rykiel, Miami Fashion Show etc.She is currently one of the leading models of the nation. Despite the positive responses, there are many who consider Diandra's shining smooth shaved head as a means for publicity stunt and to grab quick media attention since the audience's approach towards bald models have changed drastically over the years especially when models like Flaviana Matata gained popularity in the west with their tonsured head.Diandra Soares responded boldly that her decision to go bald was never meant for fame or publicity.According to her shaving one's head is the best way to reach out to one's soul. She believes that when you go bald can people see your true inner beauty, with a childlike quality.She said that by going bald, she even left her career on stake as the bald head might prevent her entry to many fashion weeks.