Rising Fashion Model Olandria Carthen Poses in Red for Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam Cover 

VIETNAM – Olandria Carthen graces the digital cover of Harper's Bazaar Vietnam, celebrating her first-ever cover for a major publication. A milestone both she and her fans are dubbing as a part of “Olavember.”

The former Peacock breakout star, has quickly become a force in the fashion industry. Just four months after her appearance on Love Island USA, she stunned fans and industry watchers alike with the surprise reveal of her Harper’s Bazaar cover, cementing her status as one of fashion’s rising stars.

“Growing up in Alabama helped me develop a special love for dressing well,“ she shared with Sports Illustrated Lifestyle. “Southern fashion is beautiful, it’s clean, sophisticated, yet still has personality. I love clothes that have a defined silhouette and a statement piece. My beauty lies in the balance between elegance and self-expression—that’s the root of my style.”

The digital cover showcases Carthen in a striking red ensemble by Lebanese Designer Saiid Kobeisy, beautifully contrasted by shadows and sunlight. Her gown features a plunging neckline for a bold, sultry edge, while the almost sculptural sleeves and oversized bow detail at the shoulders create a truly captivating silhouette. Completing the monochromatic look, Carthen pairs the dress with pointed red heels, a chic pixie cut, and a dramatic smokey eye, making for an unforgettable, high-impact statement.

Carthen shares with Sports Illustrated her mission to drive women’s self love and acceptance forward, “I want women to look at my page and feel inspired to love themselves, to be confident in all aspects of themselves,“ the 27-year-old said. “Confidence is beauty. I want anyone who sees a part of themselves in me to know that they can achieve anything, just believe that they were born to do something different.”

The high fashion moment, covered by the likes of BET, Sports Illustrated, Hello Beautiful, and more, help to solidify the theory that Carthen is more than a former reality star, but a force in the making.