Olandria

Olandria Lashae Carthen (born May 29, 1998) is an American model, influencer, and television personality. She appeared on the seventh season of Love Island USA in 2025, where she finished as a runner-up.

Early life and education Olandria was born on May 29, 1998, in Decatur, Alabama. She is the eldest sibling of two younger sisters and three younger brothers.

She attended Tuskegee University, initially studying computer science before graduating with a bachelor's degree in logistics, materials and supply chain management. Olandria later worked as an elevator saleswoman. Career On May 29, 2025, Olandria was announced as a contestant on the seventh season of Love Island USA. She finished as the runner-up alongside Nic Vansteenberghe. The two were referred to by fans as "Nicolandria" and described by CNN as "a cultural phenomenon". During the season, Olandria's fashion attracted media attention. In an article examining the style of Love Island USA, Vogue described her as "arguably the best-dressed islander" and noted her use of affordable clothing.

Following her appearance on Love Island USA, Olandria signed with United Talent Agency for representation across multiple areas. She subsequently appeared in fashion campaigns for Reebok and UGG, became the face of Barbie's "You Can Be Any Barbie" campaign at Coachella, and partnered with Microsoft Copilot to highlight historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Ad Age named her one of the top five breakout creators of 2025,

In 2025, Olandria won the EBONY People's Choice Award at the EBONY Power 100 Gala and appeared on the cover of the magazine's 2025 Power Issue. She was also included in The Root 100 and the 2025 Revolt Power List. Adweeks Creative 100, and Create & Cultivate's C&C 100.

In September 2025, Olandria made her runway debut at the Sergio Hudson Spring/Summer 2026 show during New York Fashion Week. In late 2025, she appeared on magazine covers including the digital cover of Harper's Bazaar Vietnam, her first solo magazine cover, and Glamour's holiday cover alongside Vansteenberghe.

In January 2026, she attended Paris Haute Couture Week, where W described her as "Paris Couture Week's New Sweetheart". In March 2026, she attended Le Grand Dîner du Louvre during Paris Fashion Week.

In 2026, she was named a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie and appeared in the magazine's 2026 issue. She also appeared on the cover of MACzine, MAC Cosmetics' digital publication, in a feature with makeup artist Ngozi Esther Edeme (known professionally as Painted By Esther).

In May 2026, Olandria collaborated with Brandon Blackwood on her first fashion collection, a capsule consisting of three handbag designs and a bag charm. The collection sold out within ten minutes of its release.

In June 2026, Cosmopolitan published a profile on Olandria. She also appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone Africa's Afrodescendant Issue on Juneteenth 2026, and the cover story highlighted her philanthropic work with students in Nigeria.

Personal life Olandria is a first-generation college graduate of Tuskegee University.

Olandria and Nic Vansteenberghe ended their relationship , a year after meeting on Love Island USA.

Filmography +Television Year Title Notes 2025 Love Island USA Season 7; runner-up

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