Olandria Carthen Successfully Slays High Fashion Couture for ‘Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam’ Feature

As expected, the ‘Bama Barbie sizzles on the front page of a magazine.

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There’s no denying that 2025 is Olandria Carthen’s year. However, at the rate the ‘Bama Barbie is steadily rising in popularity, this very well may be her decade.

Most recently, the Love Island star landed the digital cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam and took to her Instagram to show her 2.2 million followers why they picked the right reality TV icon to stan.

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Cover girl chic

Naturally, Carthen’s front-page photo was the first snap she introduced her digital cover with. She was a vision in her burnt orange ensemble, which featured a deep plunge that extended down to her waistline. The ornate pearl-like silhouette behind her made for a stunning embellishment that screamed “high fashion couture.”

And it doesn’t stop at Carthen’s burnt orange number, as her next snap featuring her dreamy white attire was equally showstopping. She earned a great deal of style points for the extravagant headpiece sitting atop her head. The cut-out corset located on her bodice complemented the upper half, producing yet another fire ensemble worthy of applause.

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Style influence

Still, the TV personality did way more than simply serve face with the magazine. She also discussed a plethora of topics during her interview, including how her fashion sense was influenced by her Alabama upbringing.

“Growing up in Alabama helped me develop a special love for dressing well,“ she shared. “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.”

Carthen’s fashion is a soulful blend of luxury and Barbie princess. Each ensemble she sports highlights her best aspects while pushing boundaries in the realm of sophisticated style, and her preference for bold designs and daring hues pays off time and time again.

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“Confidence is beauty”

Between breathtaking fashions, her delightful personality and so much more, Carthen’s influence grows more each day. She feels a responsibility to curate her Instagram as a place where women can feel confident and empowered to do anything they put their minds to.

“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.”

A class act from top to bottom, Carthen continues to be the one to watch.

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