FRĒDA WOMAN: SUNNY BHARATH (ALSO OUR BADASS MODEL)
You’ve seen her more times than you can count, but we’ve never properly introduced you to Sunny (our very cool campaign model) A jack of all trades, she’s a natural creative–whether it’s through her modeling or work in tech.
We absolutely adore her and wanted to let you get to know her, too. Also fun, she helped curate a collection of her favorite FRĒDA photos for this special feature!
TELL US ABOUT YOU.
I’m Sunny; some people call me Soleil. I’m half French, half Indian, and I’m half from California, half from New York. Fully into the creative and being the face of great brands. I work in tech too, where creativity assumes a different personality, and I graduated with a triple major in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Comparative Literature. I love all kinds of art and language, and I do the work I do because I believe there are more forms of each than any of us believe.
HOW DO YOU SPEND TIME OUTSIDE OF WORK?
Tackling my 2024 reading list. Harder yet, tackling my 2024 travel list (Hawaii, Japan, Iceland, Chamonix). Baking olive oil cake. Barre. Adjudicating on what’s for dinner.
WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?
Former chess state champ.
WHAT’S YOUR MANTRA?
“The sun will always rise tomorrow.” It’s something my dad used to say to me.
WE’RE ALL ABOUT PERSONAL STYLE–HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURS?
My personal style, mon goût de terroir. Deep roots in 90s silhouettes, accessories, and classic structured pieces. But still dynamic and environment-conscious—i.e. in need of a little extra when it’s cold, and a different flavor when I’m in France versus when I’m in California.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST CHERISHED ITEMS IN YOUR CLOSET?
My late grandmother passed on to me a gorgeous coral and pearl necklace that I can’t live without. I also just thrifted these beautiful Prada wool trousers that fit perfectly, and I’m hanging on to them forever. I wore them with this vintage wrap around Cop Copine top—another one of my favorites—and some good heels.
WHEN YOU GET DRESSED, WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
What it’s going to feel like walking out the door.
HOW DO YOU LIVE LIFE IN FRĒDA?
In FRĒDA, I live in versatile. There’s a science to fitting 5 different shoe sizes.
