Olandria Carthen On Her Love Story, Her HBCU Education, & How She’s Handling Fame

Olandria Carthen continues to cement her status as a breakout fashion and culture figure following her Paris Haute Couture Week debut, where she was seated front row at major shows including Rahul Mishra, Valentino, and Robert Wun. She drew widespread attention for wearing Rahul Mishra’s sculptural “Heart of Gold” mini dress and was dubbed “Paris Couture Week’s New Sweetheart” by W Magazine. Her couture appearances have been widely covered by fashion and entertainment outlets, further building on momentum from magazine covers, award season appearances, and viral social media buzz. In addition to her reality TV fame, Olandria’s evolving style, front-row access, and global fashion presence signal her transition into a recognized fashion and pop culture tastemaker.