Olandria Carthen didn’t just attend New York Fashion Week, she manifested it. From her early days styling herself in Alabama to walking for Sergio Hudson and sitting front row at Off-White, every moment was a reflection of vision, preparation, and divine alignment. She’s not just a reality star turned fashion muse—she’s a blueprint for what happens when Black women show up fully, loudly, and lovingly. This is more than fashion. It’s legacy in motion.

Black women on Love Island don’t just show up; they transform the villa into a stage for beauty, strategy, and soft resistance. From braids and bold lips to brand deals and post-show glow-ups, their presence redefines what it means to be seen and styled with intention. This piece honors the glam room as sacred ground, where ritual meets legacy and beauty becomes both bond and business.