Olandria Carthen’s Sculptural Rahul Mishra Minidress Is Truly a Work of Art

The Reality Tea article spotlights Olandria Carthen making a major fashion statement at Paris Haute Couture Week as a front-row guest at Rahul Mishra’s Spring 2026 couture show. Olandria wore the designer’s Fall 2025 opening look, a dramatic sculptural gold mini dress known as “Heart of Gold,” featuring yellow-gold sequins, wave-like architectural detailing, and intricate anatomical embroidery. Styled by Matthew and Reginald Reisman, the look was paired with golden pumps, Tanishq earrings, and shimmering gold glam, with makeup by Ngozi Edeme. The coverage emphasizes how the avant-garde dress positioned Olandria as a true couture muse, reinforcing her rapid rise from Love Island USA standout to a serious presence in elite fashion spaces.