OMIA keen observer and perfectionist, Omi (Sandeep Gurung) was born and brought up in the land of mystic splendour Sikkim. Armed with a fashion degree from Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology and Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Sri Sri Centre for Media Studies (Bangalore), he works as a designer, stylist and writer. After receiving the most creative designer award at Mystique Designer Awards- 2007 for his graduating collection, multi talented Omi at a young age has carved a niche for himself in the fashion world.
Omi has also been actively writing on Fashion and Lifestyle related topics for some of the leading dailies in India and international journals. At the age of 22, he was the editor for Dateline Bangalore and later worked as a fashion editor for a youth magazine in Bangalore. He has also been featured in leading newspapers in India like The Hindu, Vijay Times, TOI, Bangalore Mirror, The New Indian Express, Deccan Herald, Deccan Chronicle, Midday, Prajawani, Usha Kiran, Vijaya Next, Udayavani and many more.
His design philosophy- ‘Designing is the artistic science. The word ugly doesn’t exist’. A fashion stylist too, he believes fashion is the expression of time and style is the expression of you. According to him “Every one is special and we should celebrate life with a believe- I can!” He designs under his own label OMI. He also conducts workshop on various aspects of fashion and beauty for aspiring models, actors and designers. Writing, styling or designing, his work reflects class, style and the allure of mystery.
Omi also runs a social group Oh My India (OMI). OMI catalyses change in the lifestyle of people in India by creating awareness to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle domestic waste and helping them to get started. OMI believes by following 3R concept and going green, we can do our bit to protect the environment and is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint as well. www.ohmyindia.co.nr