The Root 100: Gen-Z Honorees We’re Celebrating in 2025
On this slide, The Root features Olandria Carthen among the Gen‑Z honorees who are shaping culture in 2025. It notes that after her breakout season on Love Island USA, she has become one of fashion’s most influential new voices with over 2 million Instagram followers. The slide highlights her runway debut at New York Fashion Week for Sergio Hudson’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection and her work with Microsoft’s Copilot, positioning her not just as a reality TV star but as a rising cultural figure blending fashion, tech, and influence.