How the Reismans are Positioning Olandria Carthen as Fashion's Next 'It' Girl (Best of 2025)

In the Fashionista interview with stylists Matthew and Reginald Reisman, Olandria Carthen is positioned as a rising fashion force whose transition from reality TV to high-fashion is being handled with long-term strategy and intention. The Reismans discuss how Olandria’s standout presence on Love Island USA led them to pursue her, citing her grace, integrity, and natural star quality as reasons they saw serious fashion potential. The piece emphasizes how Olandria is being carefully styled and placed at major fashion moments to build credibility, expand her brand beyond television, and establish her as a lasting style figure rather than a short-term viral personality. The interview frames Olandria as an emerging “it girl” whose career is being shaped for longevity and cultural impact within the fashion industry.