Olandria Carthen continues to make her mark on fashion spaces, much like she did at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards on Monday night.
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The Love Island alum is swiftly moving beyond reality TV territory into bona fide red carpet star, and this custom Brandon Blackwood creation only reinforces that narrative.
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Made of calf-hair in a sumptuous chocolate brown that looks so luscious against her skin, the strapless gown hugged her curves in all the right places before releasing into a dramatic slit and soft train. There’s a hint of Jessica Rabbit in the sculpted bust and sultry silhouette, but Olandria’s version feels thoroughly modern.
Brandon Blackwood, better known for his coveted mini trunk bags, has been experimenting more with apparel, and this gown proves he’s just as skilled with dresses as he is with leather bags.
Brandon Blackwood, Olandria Carthen
And the best part? He twinned with his muse in a matching brown look on the carpet — because honestly, who wouldn’t want to look like Olandria?
With Versani jewels and that megawatt smile, this was effortless glamour — warm, rich, and refreshingly authentic to her style.
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