Sandeep Gurung (born 24 February 1986), better known
professionally as Omi, is an Indian Fashion designer and writer.
Omi was born and brought up in Sikkim. 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 , DNA , Vijay
Times, TOI, Bangalore Mirror, The New Indian Express, Deccan Herald, Deccan Chronicle,
Midday,Prajawani, Usha Kiran, Vijaya Next, Udayavani,Sikkim Mail and many more.
Omi has also been actively writing on Fashion andLifestyle related topics for some of the leading dailies in India and international
journals. Multi talented Omi at a young age has carved a niche for himself in
the fashion world. 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 Education
Omi did his schooling from Holy Cross School, Tadong, Sikkim.
He holds a
fashion degree from Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology and Post Graduate
Diploma in Journalism from Sri Sri Centre for Media Studies (Bangalore). His
graduating design collection “Integration- a new identity” won “The most creative
designer” award at Mystique Designer Awards- 2007. Omi was always a topper in
his college.
Born February 24, 1986 (age 25)
Sikkim, India
Residence Banshankari, Bangalore, India
Occupation Designer / Writer
Website http://www.omi.co.nr/
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