VALLEY OF OMSK

We're MOVING!!

2012-03-03T03:35:00.002-08:00

That's right. The Valley of OMSK blog is coming to an end. That's not to say we're gonna stop sharing our inspirations, inside info, and other fun stuff. There's a new blog where you can get all the OMSK goodness. It's at http://omsk-belgium.tumblr.com/ See you there!!

OMSK is...

2012-02-06T13:38:00.000-08:00

We're so happy about the love that our name change has been getting, but before charging into the future we want to take a minute to remember where our inspiration comes from.

So what did we come up with? OMSK-Belgium is rooted in Russia.

We live in Belgium, but we don't forget where we came from and we bring it with us: every collection winks at Russian culture. And we're always getting great ideas there, especially for our graphic tees.

Some of our favorite examples are:

Anton Chekhov, physician and playwright. The Russian Maupassant!

Vladimir Mayakovsky, the man that brought the streets into Russian poetry.

The cat Begemot, the right hand of Satan in Bulgakov’s masterpiece 'The Master and Margurite', we couldn't help but make our own version.

OMSK @ LONDON FASHION WEEK 2012

2012-02-01T11:11:00.000-08:00

OMSK will be at London Fashion Week with three other belgian designers. We'll show our collections at Somerset House from the 17th until the 21st of february. Here is the cool teaser for the event.

SHOWROOM BELGIUM / LONDON FASHION WEEK from guido verelst on Vimeo.

Zima by Serov

2012-01-31T11:56:00.001-08:00

It's not Springtime yet!!

2012-01-27T00:44:00.000-08:00

Prices are 40-50% off the FW2011 OXFORD collection on our webshop!!!!

(ok we get it, with all the talk about the new collection and the big name change, it's hard to focus on the sales).

Think about it this way: it's a great chance to get a collector's item, the VERY LAST season of GIRLS FROM OMSK before we become OMSK Belgium.... How can you resist??

To tempt you a bit more, here are some of our faves from the last season:

The MOTHER AKHMATOVA: for a little bling with your sweatshirt...

The MIND: not all parties happen in December... this top will keep you shining all year!!

The MISTY WOOL: It's still cold enough to need a jacket, why not make yours a super-stylish one?

OMSK Belgium at MODEFABRIEK AMSTERDAM

2012-01-19T08:01:00.000-08:00

Privet! Thissaturday OMSK Belgium are off to MODEFABRIEK tradeshow in Amsterdam to show ourfall/winter 12 collection "OMSK / TBILISI". If you are there thissunday the 22nd or monday the 23rd of january, please pass by our standat Next&Cutting Edge platform!!! See you there! Do svidania!!!

Greatest hits AW11

2012-01-18T14:09:00.000-08:00

Before the SS12 OMSK collection hits the webshop, why not grab a few soon-to-be collectors items that are on sale now?? One of our favorites from the past season, is:

The MOTHER BADGE!!

It's a classic that'll never go out of style. If you only have one sweatshirt in your closet, this is the one!! In black or grey, it has our signature OMSK badge stitched on. It's the best way to show your GIRLS FROM OMSK allegiance.

Becoming OMSK

2012-01-17T01:33:00.000-08:00

A new namefor a clothing label with a history.

Known since 2007 under the name GIRLS FROM OMSK, our label has evolved, from ‘streetwear’ to ‘street couture’ to become what it is today: a label strongly rooted in its time proposing a blend of casual and designer wear with a fresh and accessible twist, for both women and men.

As of 2012 and with the launch of our SS12 collection YALTA, we will now be known as OMSK. Still playful and edgy, but also with a touch of elegance.

Strong prints, structured and straightforward cuts are the essence of OMSK collections.OMSK universe is about travel and Russian culture. The imagery used in OMSK collections is linked to the heritage of russian art and culture, confronted with every day western influences. Each collection is a journey to a new destination, an imaginery exploration of a city.

Visit us at our new website: www.omsk-belgium.com

Moscow under the snow

2012-01-12T07:16:00.000-08:00

via moscow is my oyster blog

TERVUREN LIVE

2012-01-06T08:35:00.000-08:00

Hi girls and boys! Come join Philippe Koeune from GIRLS FROM OMSK next thursday the 12th of January for the concert of his band TERVUREN! Lots of hugs!

GIRLS FROM OMSK WINTER SALES!!!

2012-01-05T02:17:00.000-08:00

Hello, OMSK Team!
We have started our winter sales on www.girlsfromomsk.be/shop.
Just follow the golden frames: they will lead you to heaven!!!!
If you have any questions, please write to us on shop@girlsfromomsk.be
Big hugs!!!!!!!

S NOVIM GODOM!

2012-01-03T03:16:00.000-08:00

2012 PRIVET!!!

2012-01-02T02:29:00.000-08:00

Celebration

2011-12-28T14:23:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for the New Year?!

via Heart of Moscow

Merry Christmas!!!

2011-12-25T06:39:00.000-08:00

New Years Eve is right around the corner!

2011-12-20T14:18:00.000-08:00

Party plans have been sorted, so now it's time to think about what to wear. Leading up to New Years we're offering 20% off of our best party looks! Get your nighttime style at the GIRLS FROM OMSK webshop.

Chic soirée? A flash of gold from will keep you sparkling. Our MIND blouse has a wide collar, is loose at the shoulders and fitted at the waist.

Chilled out with friends? Stay understated. The MNOGO is a long jersey tunic / dress with a slit down the middle back. The hem is finished by a visible overlock and the waist with a thin attached belt.

Dancing till dawn? Then sheer and sexy is they way to go! Our BIRD MILK is two tops in one. A double layered blouse / dress and tight elbow length sleeves with small buttons.

HO HO HO WITH GIRLS FROM OMSK ! ! !

2011-12-20T03:21:00.000-08:00

You don't know what to wear on New Year's Eve?
Your Christmas stockings are so empty they cry at night?
You haven't found the perfect t-shirt for your boyfriend who likes tees and only tees?
Aren't you lucky!?
We might have something for you on our online shop!

2011-12-19T13:29:00.000-08:00

Our golden top MIND has made it on the cover of the belgian magazine Weekend le Vif Black Holiday Special... Happy holidays :)

Till 8 o'clock tonight!

2011-12-18T02:42:00.000-08:00

Catch up with the GIRLS today from 12-20h at the Dress is More sale in Brussels! It's your chance to pick up some of the FW collection and some of the greats from past collections too. It's also a great place to discover some of our fellow designers in Brussels and get your Christmas shopping finished up! See you there:

10 Place Nouveau Mareche aux Grains

1000 Brussels

SUN 18 December: 12H-20

One of the last left! Our SHUN01 BARRETTE GOLD

Here is the MEG MISHKI with the original BOOTY LOVER (check out this season's BOOTY LOVER here). Who knew they'd look so good together?

Classics

2011-12-15T06:22:00.000-08:00

After our t-shirt love, it's time to show a little love for the GIRLS FROM OMSK sweatshirts in the FW collection! (and just in time too 'cause baby it's COLD outside). So until Friday midnight, you'll get your super chic sweatshirts at 20% off! Just follow the red dots on our site!

During the sale we couldn't help but show off the classic sweatshirt that defines our style: the MOTHER BADGE

If you only have one sweatshirt in your closet, this is the one!! In black or grey, it has our signature OMSK badge stitched on. It's the best way to show your GIRLS FROM OMSK allegiance. This season we made it a bit longer and it still has the shoulder stitching and great fit!

And don't forget that our sweatshirts are unisex and look just as good on the boys!!

GIRLS FROM OMSK Christmas Bananza!

2011-12-12T12:56:00.000-08:00

GIRLS FROM OMSK CHRISTMAS SALES AT "DRESS IS MORE" THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IN THE CENTER MODE AND DESIGN!

10 PLACE DU NOUVEAU MARCHE AUX GRAINS
1000 BRUSSELS

FRI 16 DECEMBER: 18H-22H
SAT 17 DECEMBER: 12H-20H
SUN 18 DECEMBER: 12H-20

HO HO HO !

Christmas gifts - from Phil to Valeria

2011-12-07T09:07:00.001-08:00

This Christmas, we chatted with the co-designers of GIRLS FROM OMSK about their gift list for each other.

Phil is up first with what's on his gift list for fellow designer Valeria:

Image: Postcrossing.com

For cat-lover Valeria, who has worked double time this past season and has put together a great new collection, my first gift is a vacation to the Land of Cats to get some time to relax and inspiration for our next Spring - Summer collection!

And of course she can't go visiting the Land of Cats empty-handed, I'd send her there wearing a MEG CHAIKI, to make sure that all the cats jump on her!

Finally, I think Valeria could really use the MISTY WOOL when she comes back to cold Belgium after her vacation!!

T-SHIRT LOVE ....

2011-12-01T04:06:00.001-08:00

Our favorite t-shirt styles for this winter are the MEG, a super-soft unisex loose-fitting t-shirt and the EGG, a more feminine fit with back detailing. For our prints, they range from bears in the woods to family portraits to satan's pet cat. All are made in super soft materials that feel and fit great.

And a special announcement:

ALL GIRLS FROM OMSK FW2011 T-SHIRTS ARE 20% OFF FROM TODAY TILL 6 DECEMBER!

What are you waiting for ... check them out on our webshop! Or see the collection below.

the MEG (super-soft unisex loose-fitting t-shirt)

The MEG MISHKI (more colors available)

The MEG CHAIKI

The MEG OIMH

The MEG CONTRAST (more colors available)

The MEG ARTIUM (more colors available)

The EGG (feminine fit with back detailing)

The EGG BEGEMOTT (more colors available)

GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour: TRENDS BRANDS

2011-11-30T02:03:00.001-08:00

Store name: TRENDS BRANDS for FRIENDS

We had no idea about the name, so I just asked my friends on Facebook – I had hundred comments and then got this idea for the store’s name.

Who are you?

Anastasia Sartan (CEO Trends Brands) and Varya Vedeneeva (marketing manager of Trends Brands)

We are a brand new Russian online store with free delivery all over the country and an offline shop corner in Moscow. During the 6 months of our existence we’ve already made great results: one of the most popular bands, Tesla Boy, played at our shop corner’s launch, website and store relaunch, we were nominated as “best new shop” by Time-out Moscow and The-village.ru. As well, we provide new standards of quality and client-service comparable to how it is in Europe. We enjoy making fun descriptions and styling our products creatively, no more boring photos and text.

What is the store concept?

The biggest online retailer with a selection of the best brands from all over the world.

Who shops here?

Young, sophisticated people from 16 up to 35 years old. Influencers, opinion-leaders, fashion or near-fashion orientated, musicians, artists, journalists etc...

Which celebrity would you love to have visit TRENDS BRANDS?

Guess it’s Ksenia Sobchak. We really like what she’s doing here in Moscow and she has great sense of humor as well. (image from wikipedia)

Why do you love GIRLS FROM OMSK?

You make extraordinary clothes – that’s the main reason. We like how you mix current and upcoming trends with distinctive Russian culture.

What is your favorite item from the FW2011 GIRLS FROM OMSK collection?

Oh grr, it’s not an easy choice. Can we pick few? I think they are:

the famous Shishkin print t-shirt (MEG MISHKI)

the Anna Akhmatova sweatshirt (MOTHER AKHMATOVA) and the plaid flannel shirt (MURDER).

And for sure it’s the kitten print (EGG BEGEMOTT). We love cats and kittens! Catvertising!

Can you tell us something more?

Definitely!The biggest thing we want is to see beautiful girls in dresses and handsome young men well dressed and not only in Moscow or Saint Petersburg. We want to make  all our clients happy and break this stereotype about Russia – we have new generation here and everything is going to be amazing. We don’t believe in the end of the world in 2012 ;)

How can we find you?

We love internet, you can find us everywhere:

Trendsbrands.ru
http://www.facebook.com/trendsbrands

https://twitter.com/#!/bemytrend we hide promocodes everywhere. We love tricks :)

http://bemytrend.tumblr.com/ It's our moodboard for different things. Especially now – a moustache contest dedicated to movember
http://vkontakte.ru/club7975161 popular russian social network

Girls From Omsk MISHKI tee in november SNC issue!

2011-11-28T08:08:00.000-08:00

It's Thanksgiving time!

2011-11-24T07:11:00.001-08:00

And we're thankful for the MEG MISHKI!!

This Thanksgiving, the GIRLS are celebrating family... which brought us to the family of bears climbing trees on our unisex jersey tee-shirt MISHKI.

MISHKI is a reinterpretation of Ivan Shishkin’s painting Morning In the Pine Tree Forest from 1889. In our version the bear family has been extended by one rash member…What is he looking for in the tree?

If you find out, let us know!

Here's the original painting that inspired our version. The artist, Shishkin, was appreciated in his time for his fine detail and full and finished impressions of the Russian landscape. Read more about Shishkin here.

Hope you all have a good Thanksgiving!!

Show a little love for the.... MISTY

2011-11-23T04:16:00.001-08:00

It's officially a hit! Everyone loves the MISTY WOOL and MISTY MOLTONNE.

We've caught several style setters wearing the MISTY:

And don't to forget the boys! It works for men as well:

It's a cropped jacket that'll keep you toasty warm and comfortable all winter. The MISTY has the signature GIRLS FROM OMSK shoulder stitching; it also has a zip pocket on the arm to keep ID & cash on a night out,. The fake fur collar is removable with press buttons in the middle front.

GET COZY IN THE MISTY FROM OUR WEBSHOP!!

Are you in Brussels this weekend??

2011-11-17T06:11:00.001-08:00

If so, you can get a hold of some vintage GIRLS FROM OMSK @ the MODO Sales. On Friday and Saturday we'll be at the sale with a great selection for women and men!! Special bonus: the GIRLS will be on hand to help you discover YOUR OMSK!

What:
MODO Sales - great discounts on vintage GIRLS FROM OMSK

When:
Friday 18 November from 11:00AM till 9:00PM
Saturday 19 November from 10:00 AM till 6:00PM

Where:
CENTER OF FASHION & DESIGN BRUSSELS
Nieuwe Graanmarkt 10 Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains,
1000 Brussels

To note: CASH ONLY!!!

Also check out the event page on Facebook!

winter in Moscow

2011-11-17T02:19:00.000-08:00

GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour: GARDE-ROBE NATIONALE

2011-11-15T05:31:00.001-08:00

The GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour is a collaborative project GIRLS FROM OMSK and the shops The closet, Cream, WAKE UP, Mr. Ego, REWIND and garde-robe nationale. We wanted to let you know a little more about the shops that carry the collection.

Store name: GARDE-ROBE NATIONALE

When the store first opened 10 years ago, there wasn’t much going on our street (Nationalestraat). It didn’t have any clothing shops. So when it came to naming the shop we thought that this would be the “garde-robe” on the Nationalestraat. Now there are so many clothing shops around us and this is really a cool area, but in the beginning it wasn’t so.

Who are you?

Nathalie Lachat (Manager and buyer)

What is the store concept?

Bringing fashion to the woman on the street.

There is so much going on with the fashion scene in Antwerp, but looking out on the street we didn’t see many women actually wearing stylish clothes. We stock collections that balance affordability with creativity and quality. Our philosophy is less about the brand and more about getting our clients to put their stamp on the clothes. It is better sometimes that you don’t know the brand that you are wearing, but to find your own style.

Who shops here?

I find a lot of the woman who comes in here is dynamic and successful, in control of her world. But that she often lacks confidence with fashion. So we try to help her find the right style for her personality / body type so that she can look as good on the outside as on the inside.

Which celebrity would you love to see come in GARDE-ROBE NATIONALE?

I’m sick of celebrities! When a woman comes in the shop she is a woman, not a celebrity. Everyone is treated the same here.

Why do you love GIRLS FROM OMSK?

It’s a brand that I didn’t have in the shop. They have a street chic attitude and something we were missing, the casual element. There is a great balance on price and quality. I also love that the collections evolve each season, the brand is growing up, but not getting old. It also brings another type of client into the shop.

What is your favorite item from the FW2011 GIRLS FROM OMSK collection?

I have these great glitter shoes that work super well with the MOTHER AKHMATOVA (here is Nathalie in the top)

I also found the SHUN01 BARRETTE COLORS that I really had a hard time leaving behind. (here’s me and thank you to Nathalie, for her great stylist’s eye on the pic)

Can you tell us something more?

When we're talking with the women that come in the shop it becomes sometimes psychology through clothes, showing women that some of their ideas about their bodies are incorrect and maybe getting them to try out a different style. Most of all, we are honest. Clothing is part of the first impression that a person makes and so we help translate what a woman wants to communicate. I can easily become a personal stylist for a lot of my clients.

How can we find you?

GARDE-ROBE NATIONALE
Address: Nationalestraat 72, 2000 Antwerp
Phone: +32 (0) 3 485 8689
Website / Facebook

Opening hours:
Mon-Sat 10:00 - 18:00

GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour: REWIND STORE

2011-11-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

The GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour is a collaborative project GIRLS FROM OMSK and the shops The closet, Cream, WAKE UP, Mr. Ego, Rewind and garde-robe nationale. We wanted to let you know a little more about the shops that carry the collection.

Store name: Rewind

When the store first opened, we were focussed on stock sales where you could “rewind” to last season and find great styles at discounted prices. From about 3-4 years ago we started stocking new collections.

Who are you?

Candice (Assistant Manager)

What is the store concept?

Exclusive brands and timeless styles.

We started with a lot of Scandinavian brands, but now there are also a lot of French/Belgian designers that we stock in the shop. We stock basics with a twist, something you can wear for more than one season.

Who shops here?

Our client likes quality clothing and wants to wear the clothes that she buys for more than one year. She’s looking for basics that don’t go out of style, but with a bit of edge

Which celebrity would you love to see come in REWIND?

Miranda July and Robyn (pictures from http://mirandajuly.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/robynmyspace)

Why do you love GIRLS FROM OMSK?

It’s a brand that lifts up the rest of the collections in the shop. I especially love they way they take a timeless classic sweatshirt (like the MOTHER BADGE) and add a little twist, the shoulder stitching and logo badge, to make it original and edgy. But it keeps the classic easy-to-wear feel and is definitely not boring. The tees also have super original prints and you can just keep wearing them because they never go out of fashion. The fabrics are great too. I love how they start with a basic and make it their own.

What is your favorite item from the FW2011 GIRLS FROM OMSK collection?

The SHUN01 BARRETTE GOLD! I love the sweatshirts- classic with an edgy twist. (Candice in a sweatshirt from the FW11 collection)

Completely agreeing with Candice, here’s the MOTHER BADGE in grey. (That I decided to try on)

Can you tell us something more?

REWIND is evolving into a concept shop, with perfumes, magazines, and vintage furniture. So stop by and check out the new items & original finds that we have in store.

We've also just opened a men's shop with some super cool clothes for the guys as well.

How can we find you?

REWIND
Address: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 44/13, 9000 Ghent
Phone: +32 (0) 9 324 8404
Website / Facebook / Blog

Opening hours:
Mon 14:00 - 18:30
Tues-Sat 11:00 - 18:30

Aleksandr Deyneka forever ♥

2011-11-06T09:24:00.000-08:00

GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour: Mr. Ego

2011-11-03T04:03:00.000-07:00

The GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour is a collaborative project GIRLS FROM OMSK and the shops The closet, Cream, WAKE UP, Mr. Ego, Rewind and garde-robe nationale. We wanted to let you know a little more about the shops that carry the collection.

Store name: Mr Ego

When we first launched the shop, we were planning to call it “Under Elvis” because the well-known Belgian hat designer Elvis Pompilio lives just upstairs, but he wasn’t flattered by the reference, which we settled (in court!) and so the shop name “Mr. Ego” was born.

Who are you?

Julie (buyer and sales)

What is the store concept?

Streetwear that you can’t find everywhere else.

With clothes for both men and women, we stock a broad selection of original brands at an affordable price point. We aim to be different from the clothes you would find on the high street and to give our clients a cool, original look.

Who shops here?

Our client is YOUNG, an individual and looking to express themselves in cool clothing.

Which celebrity would you love to see come in Mr Ego?

Kitty Daisy & Lewis (Photo from kittydaisyandlewis.com)

Why do you love GIRLS FROM OMSK?

First off, they’re a Belgian label. We love the collection and it compliments a lot of the other styles in the shop. At first they were a bit too pricey for us. But now we find that the price point works for our clients as well. Which is great because the streetwear vibe is great. And it’s nice to have a local independent label in the shop.

What is your favorite item from the FW2011 GIRLS FROM OMSK collection?

I love the MISTY MOLTONNE - everyone needs a good puffer jacket. (here’s Julie in the MISTY MOLTONNE)

Always a fan of the GIRLS FROM OMSK t-shirts here’s the MEG CHAIKI. (That I decided to try on)

Can you tell us something more?

We love the local music and art scene. We're always presenting new artists and musicians. We invite DJs in on some Saturdays to do music sets in the shop.

How can we find you?

Mr Ego
Address: Steenstraat 29 / Rue des Pierres 29, 1000 Brussels
Phone: +32 (0) 2 502 4787
Website / Facebook / My Space / Blog / Twitter / Flickr / Youtube
Opening hours:

Mon-Tues 11:00 - 18:30
Wed 11:00 - 19:00
Thurs 11:00 - 18:30
Fri-Sat 11:00 - 19:00

Modo Parcours

2011-11-01T14:13:00.000-07:00

GIRLS FROM OMSK were well represented over last weekend's Modo Parcours in Brussels. Check out the photos from the ELLE cafe (AKA Rits cafe)!

GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour: WAKE UP

2011-10-26T08:10:00.000-07:00

The GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour is a collaborative project GIRLS FROM OMSK and the shops The closet, Cream, WAKE UP, Mr. Ego, Rewind and garde-robe nationale. We wanted to let you know a little more about the shops that carry the collection.

Store name: WAKE UP

The store’s name is all about inviting people to “wake up” and discover something new. Personally, it also is a reminder to myself to “wake up” because it’s time to go to work. :)

Who are you?

Noemie (manager/designer/curator/buyer)

What is the store concept?

A mix of colourful, funky streetwear.

It is a concept store that merges an atelier (for my collection), a gallery and a clothing shop. You can find clothes, jewelry, shoes, art, design, accessories, and music. When people visit, I want them to feel that they have discovered something different and fun. Visiting the shop, you’ll find a range of comfortable clothes for our day-to-day lives.

Who shops here?

My clients range from 25-40, and they are energetic and definitely not afraid of colour. The clothes that they find here fit immediately into their lives. I want the women and men who come in here to go out buying something they’ll wear everyday, and not something that’ll just hang in the closet.

Which celebrity would you love to see come into WAKE UP?

The singer-songwriter Ayo. (photo from http://www.myspace.com/ayo)

Why do you love GIRLS FROM OMSK?

GIRLS FROM OMSK are a great mix and match addition to the shop! The clothing is cut very well and the materials are high quality. The colours adapt well and compliment the bright prints from the other collections in the shop.

What is your favorite item from the FW2011 GIRLS FROM OMSK collection?

For now it's the BOOTY LOVER, but that may change later! (here’s Noemie modeling the BOOTY LOVER)

And I was excited to find the BATTLE - ok it’s not part of the FW2011 collection, but still good for the chilly-but-not-cold weather we have right now. (here’s me being being tempted by the jacket)

Can you tell us something more?

I create my own collection that can also be found in WAKE UP.

Since November 2010, I’m also part of a creative project called Cut Up Collectif. I’ve joined up with another fashion designer and a make-up artist and together we are presenting a reflection of our styles in a series of photographs and other activities. Check it out here.

How can we find you?

WAKE UP
Address: 31 Rue Malibran, 1050 Ixelles Belgium
Phone: +32 (0) 2 644 6769 
Website / Facebook / Blog
Opening hours: 
Tues-Sat 11:00 - 19:00
Sundays 12:00 - 17:00 (excellent! open on Sundays)

MAKE A STATEMENT WITH THE MYLO

2011-10-25T08:43:00.000-07:00

On October 28-29-30 2011 Brussels will be holding the Modo Parcours (Fashion Trail). This year, over seventy designers are taking part and will be holding events, installations and special access for shoppers.

The theme for this year’s Modo Parcours is ‘Statement’ and to celebrate GIRLS FROM OMSK is offering a limited time online discount on the MYLO, a super stylish STATEMENT cape!

Act fast: the MYLO will only be on discount on the GIRLS FROM OMSK webshop till Sunday 30 October.

About Modo Parcours

GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour: CREAM

2011-10-21T04:18:00.000-07:00

The GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour is a collaborative project GIRLS FROM OMSK and the shops The closet, CREAM, Wake Up, Mr. Ego, Rewind and garde-robe nationale. We wanted to let you know a little more about the shops that carry the collection.

Store name: CREAM

The store’s name is from hip hop lyrics of the 90’s and picks up on the skater vibe from that time.

Who are you?

Tommy (buyer and sales)

What is the store concept?

Street meets fashion with a local twist.

CREAM (and its sister store LIMITS) launched 20 years ago, before online shopping was everywhere. At first it was a destination shop in Ghent where brands not normally available in Belgium could be found. Now that it is easier to access international brands, we specialise in choosing the clothes that suit the vibe of our clients. This means also stocking the more niche items from a designer’s collection, the things that won’t be found in other shops.

Who shops here?

We have a big age range, maybe 16 to 45, but usually our client is in their 20’s, outgoing and confident. They are aware of fashion and know how they want to look. We also have clients that come specifically for certain brands. And so for us, it is really about knowing the client and knowing the area.

Which celebrity would you love to see come in Cream?

Ummm .... next question.

Why do you love GIRLS FROM OMSK?

They are great people with a great collection. GIRLS FROM OMSK have stayed true to what the brand stands for. They fit the image of the shop and they bring a different flavour. Often, if a client is looking for that one special item, they find it in GIRLS FROM OMSK.

What is your favorite item from the FW2011 GIRLS FROM OMSK collection?

The MISTY WOOL. It’s a jacket that is great for men and women. (here is Tommy modeling the MISTY WOOL)

For women the MIND. One of our staff tried on the MIND and ended up buying it! (here I am trying it on - I totally got the urge to buy it!)

Can you tell us something more?

LIMITS (CREAM’s sister store) was one of the first skate shops and was a destination for teens interested in skate culture. When CREAM first opened we really had the skater fashion vibe, but as time and styles changed, we’ve now become more a street-related fashion destination.

How can we find you?

CREAM

 Address: 9 Hoogpoort 9000 Ghent, Belgium

 Phone: +32 (0) 9 224 0085 

Website / Facebook / Twitter 

Opening hours:

 Mon-Sat 10:00 - 18:00

OMSK icons - Part 2

2011-10-20T01:13:00.000-07:00

We got some really great suggestions for the GIRLS FROM OMSK icon hunt*, thanks for sending your ideas! We'd love to see photos of these icons to help make up our minds! Please send a photo or a link to a photo of your icon to girls@girlsfromomsk.be or in the comments below.

If your icon is chosen you could win a GIRLS FROM OMSK icon tee-shirt!!

Here is our icon from our summer collection 2011:

*we're looking for notable Russian women from the past: poets, authors, artists, etc....

GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour: The closet

2011-10-19T03:09:00.000-07:00

The GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour is a collaborative project GIRLS FROM OMSK and the shops The closet, Cream, Wake Up, Mr. Ego, Rewind and garde-robe nationale. We wanted to let you know a little more about the shops that carry the collection.

Store name: The closet

The closet (ex Street Teaser) is about a modern way of getting dressed in the morning. It is not about stepping into a “dressing room” for a head-to-toe designer look. It is about finding your everyday style in a mix and match of different brands and styles.

Who are you?

Thomas (buyer and sales)

What is the store concept?

Urban wear chic & trash for men and women

Clothes for a fashionable, urban life, but that also keep a playful edge. These clothes are for living, a mix of styles that reflect the wearer.

Who shops here?

Originally, we had teen audience interested in street wear, but we’ve stayed with our clients and seen a style evolution as they get jobs, start families, etc. It’s still the same urban vibe, but a bit more sophisticated.

Which celebrity would you love to see come in The closet?

For women Bjork. (image from Bjork.com)

For men John Cho. (image from Imdb.com)

Why do you love GIRLS FROM OMSK?

They are urban wear chic and trash. The collections are broader each season and evolving to match our client.

What is your favorite item from the FW2011 GIRLS FROM OMSK collection?

For men, the BOOTY LOVER. It's in our menswear section because it would work just as well for men and it is big enough to fit men as well as women. (Thomas modeled one to prove the point)

For women the BIRD MILK. It is 2 tops in one, a sheer/opaque black striped top over an opaque inner top. Both tops can be worn separately or together as tunics/dresses/tops and it can even be belted to change the shape. (Here’s me in the BIRD MILK - the one I later ended up taking home with me - good sales pitch!!)

Can you tell us something more?

We are known for our sticker collection. There are people that stop by the shop just to collect our stickers.

The closet is a team effort. Everyone here contributes and we value each other’s ideas

How can we find you?

At The closet!
Address: 24 rue du Page, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0) 2 534 4262
Website: Facebook
Opening hours:
Tue: 11:00 - 19:00
Wed: 14:00 - 21:00
Thu - Sat: 11:00 - 19:00
Sun: 14:00 - 19:00 (woo hoo! open on Sundays!)

And you chose . . . the BOOTY LOVER!

2011-10-18T02:17:00.000-07:00

For our first ever poll on Facebook, we asked you to tell us which jacket would keep you warm this winter, the BOOTY LOVER, the LAVANDER or the MISTY WOOL.

And you chose.... the BOOTY LOVER!

So for the next week we're offering a 20% discount on our super-warm oversized hoodie. Check it out on the GIRLS FROM OMSK webshop.

Coming soon: The Girls go shopping!

2011-10-17T03:06:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

I'm Andrea, a Girl from Omsk, and I'm going to be guest-editing here at Vally of Omsk for the next couple of weeks as we take you on the GIRLS FROM OMSK Shop Tour.

For the shop tour I'm going to visit the key shops stocking GIRLS FROM OMSK around Belgium. I'm also gonna introduce you to the really cool staff at the shops - definitely tastemakers to know!!

So stay tuned: up this week are my visits to The Closet (Brussels) and Cream (Ghent).

London calling

2011-10-16T12:09:00.000-07:00

A major exhibition devoted to Russian avant-garde movement will take place in the Royal Academy of Arts in London soon.

Large-scale photographs of extant buildings, Constructivist drawings and paintings, vintage photographs and periodicals. Many of the works have never been shown in the UK before.

Such artists as Kazimir Malevich, Vladimir Tatlin, Liubov Popova, El Lizzitsky, Ivan Kluin and Gustav Klucis, and in designs by such architects as Konstantin Melnikov and many more will be shown very soon.

For now you can see the a reconstruction of Vladimir Tatlin’s Monument to the Third International, known as ‘Tatlin’s Tower’, specially commissioned from Jeremy Dixon of Dixon Jones Architects has been installed in the Royal Academy’s Annenberg Courtyard.

29 October 2011—22 January 2012

Irina

photos of tower by Nat Urazmetova

ICONS - STILL WANTED!

2011-10-12T02:37:00.000-07:00

Every season we pay tribute to a Russian historical icon and we're still looking for Russian women icons for the next collection. See some of our past icons here.

This season’s tribute is paid to Anna Akhmatova (check out the sweatshirt here & pictured above), one of the most important russian female writers of the XXth century.

For next winter we're looking for a new woman icon. Got any suggestions?? Let us know by email to girls@girlsfromomsk.be, by commenting below or on Facebook by Sunday 16 October. You could receive a GIRLS FROM OMSK tee if your icon is chosen!!

It's getting cold outside!

2011-10-11T06:59:00.000-07:00

The cold weather is setting in so we're all about outerwear this week! Which style would you choose to stay warm this winter?

Are you a Booty Lover? Or maybe you're feeling the Lavander? How about the Misty?

Tell us your favorite in our Facebook poll or let us know by commenting below!

GIRLS FROM OMSK GO TO THE CLOSET

2011-10-08T09:12:00.001-07:00

Hello!
Did you come to our event in the Brussels store The Closet? No??
Do you know we have a GIRLS FROM OMSK corner there with our winter collection until the end of october? You do? Ah, that's good.
You should also know that our window display is visible until wednesday the 12th of october so you better hurry!
For those deserters who weren't at the event and won't be able to come see the window display, I have some photos for you here. I hope you like what we did.
Cheerio,
Valeria.

more braids for Friday

2011-10-07T08:02:00.000-07:00

OMSK in PARIS

2011-10-02T07:40:00.001-07:00

OMSK at Capsule tradeshow in Paris 1st, 2nd and 3rd of october

2011-09-26T13:22:00.000-07:00

We will be showing our spring / summer 2012 collection OMSK - YALTA in Paris at Capsule show this weekend. Come along !

CAPSULE SHOW

GARAGE TURENNE

66 rue de Turenne

75003 Paris

www.capsuleshow.com/pariswmns.php

We luv Gagarin

2011-09-25T13:28:00.001-07:00

http://www.gagarin.be/

yummy

2011-09-22T11:52:00.000-07:00

russian candies

♥

2011-09-20T06:08:00.000-07:00

Currently obsessed with braids & Lina Scheynius too.

more here...

☆

2011-09-18T10:34:00.001-07:00

GFO IN WEEKEND LE VIF "MODE C'EST BELGE"

2011-09-13T02:06:00.000-07:00

The golden lurex dress "BIRD MILK" from our winter collection is in Weekend Le Vif "Mode C'est Belge". It is available at retailers.

People in GIRLS FROM OMSK #9

2011-09-12T05:56:00.000-07:00

Love wearing my Mayakovskiy sweatshirt

even with bizarre combination of snickers and silk skirt.

bizarre Irina

Icons Wanted!

2011-09-10T07:21:00.000-07:00

Girls From Omsk are seeking for new Russian and Soviet "woman-icon" images for the brand new collection AW 2012.
Send us your ideas togirls@girlsfromomsk.be, get design printed and receive tee-shirt as a prize!!

p.s. Please check the previous designs!

Victor Tzoy, Vladimir Vissozky and Vladimir Maykovski. This winter the Omsk Icon is Akhmatova.

truly yours,
Girls From Omsk

"GIRLS FROM OMSK go to Oxford" online and in stores!!!

2011-09-08T06:18:00.000-07:00

Hey girls and boys!

Our fall / winter collection "GIRLS FROM OMSK go to Oxford" is on our online shop and in stores around you!

A selection of the collection is also available from the new pop up store BRUSSELS BOUTIKQ opening thursday the 8th of september at 10, Nouveau Marché aux Grains, 1000 Brussels.

Have a look!

Winter is Coming Soon

2011-09-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

Carpet in Soviet Interior

2011-08-31T06:16:00.001-07:00

Weird but nice tradition.
Do you have a carpet on the wall?

via the locals

Devushka s Veslom

2011-08-30T06:50:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY!!

2011-08-26T02:08:00.000-07:00

BEAUTIFUL GEORGIA

2011-08-25T03:31:00.001-07:00

by Alevtina Elsukova

People in GIRLS FROM OMSK #8

2011-08-25T02:34:00.000-07:00

Katja is wearing SHUN SILVER BADGE

Ararat & Little Ararat

2011-08-18T14:34:00.000-07:00

by Mikheil Samkharadze

Autumn mood or PROPAGANDA literally

2011-08-18T13:25:00.000-07:00

Prepairing for the hard work on AW 2012/2013 collection...
This book with the first woman comonaut on the cover I bought on a.
Broadway Market.

Only 10 pounds! Good, is't?

Russian Rose Tapestry Throw @ Urban Outfitters

2011-08-11T09:16:00.000-07:00

More vintage images of Russia

2011-08-07T10:19:00.000-07:00

Down here

Pavlopasadskie Platki

2011-08-07T00:31:00.000-07:00

People in GIRLS FROM OMSK #7

2011-08-02T23:28:00.000-07:00

Anya Pilyavina wears DRAG 01 BLACK dress.

С днем рождения! x

Girls from Omsk @ Tsvetnoy Central Market

2011-07-29T01:45:00.000-07:00

Don't miss the music sale at Trends Brands tonight!

Irina

ST PETE by Pasha Milyakov

2011-07-27T01:49:00.000-07:00

People in GIRLS FROM OMSK #6

2011-07-27T00:17:00.000-07:00

Anya is wearing London Tzoy @ Picnic Afisha festival

Can't Wait

2011-07-19T15:37:00.000-07:00

IN MOSCOW FROM FRIDAY!

spasibo,
IRINA

OMSK SPRING/SUMMER 2012 PREVIEW AT PREMIUM BERLIN

2011-07-15T01:52:00.000-07:00

Last week we showed a preview of our spring/summer 2012 collection "OMSK - YALTA" at the tradeshow PREMIUM in Berlin.

We presented a more sophisticated collection for women and girls together with a small knitt collection and a mens collection. We were happy with the result and the fact that our clothes for boys were well recieved!!! Boys from OMSK are coming at you!!!

We will go to Paris for the Fashion Week in october and we hope to see you there!!!

I leave you with some picture of our stand there.

XX
Valeria.

VRAG

2011-07-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

Check the VRAG magazine and the special Russian Issue. Where you can find amazing pictures by young photographers
such as: Masha Mel, Aza Shade, Arthur Shuraev and many more.

And have a nice week,
Irina

Yerevan

2011-07-10T05:33:00.001-07:00

by Wanderingcities

OMSK AT PREMIUM

2011-07-07T06:51:00.001-07:00

GIRLS FROM OMSK SUMMER SALES!!

2011-07-04T03:16:00.000-07:00

SUMMER SALES ON OUR ONLINE SHOP, CHECK THEM OUT BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!
HUGS FROM THE GIRLS!!!

Paraiso Google

2011-07-03T12:34:00.000-07:00

Vanesa Krongold is probably my favourite friend in fashion world. I must admit I'm unhealthily obsessed with her. She is the only person in the world who can change their name so easily - once she decided to become Beverly for a while, because of her new bought necklace with a word BEVERLY on it.
Her perception of the world is unique- she finds beauty in everything.
And she always has a smile on her face.
We've met in London at St. Martin's Textile Design evening course. Alas, she has gone back to Argentina. I really hope to see her back some day.
Please, enjoy her last fashion collection 'Paraiso Google':

Truly yours,
obsessed Irina

I found it weird

2011-07-03T11:16:00.001-07:00

Onegin Mood

2011-07-02T16:03:00.000-07:00

we ♥ Natalia Vodianova

2011-06-25T11:04:00.000-07:00

and support her.

Past One O’Clock ...

2011-06-14T15:35:00.000-07:00

Past one o’clock. You must have gone to bed.
The Milky Way streams silver through the night.
I’m in no hurry; with lightning telegrams
I have no cause to wake or trouble you.
And, as they say, the incident is closed.
Love’s boat has smashed against the daily grind.
Now you and I are quits. Why bother then
To balance mutual sorrows, pains, and hurts.
Behold what quiet settles on the world.
Night wraps the sky in tribute from the stars.
In hours like these, one rises to address
The ages, history, and all creation.

This poem was found among Mayakovsky’s papers after his suicide on April 14, 1930. He had used the middle section, with slight changes, as an epilogue to his suicide note.

Apparently devoted to Lilya Brik

People in GIRLS FROM OMSK #5

2011-06-12T14:21:00.000-07:00

Me and Mark wearing unisex sweatshirt ROMANCE FLAMES
Happy Birthday, Mark! x

GIRLS FROM OMSK AT TSVETNOY SHOPPING CENTER MOSCOW

2011-06-12T09:30:00.000-07:00

We are very proud to say that GIRLS FROM OMSK are now sold in the biggest depatment store in Moscow "Tsvetnoy Central Market".
Our russian partners have just opened their corner there "Trends Brands". Trends Brands is also an online shop, have a look here: http://trendsbrands.ru

Good luck and long life to Trends Brands...and us :-)

Fancy Friday Night

2011-06-10T14:31:00.000-07:00

We like Pommpeya even though they sing in english.

POMPEYA - TROPICAL (ALBUM) - 2011 by POMPEYA

GFO @ LIK + NEON (LONDON)

2011-06-07T17:11:00.000-07:00

GIRLS FROM OMSK in the cutest shop of London.

Vetki tee (white and red), Malevitch Square and leggings BUCK STRIPES you can buy now just by the Brick Lane.

Hurry up!

GARLANDS/ВЕНКИ

2011-06-04T03:43:00.000-07:00

Prerparing ourselfs for the IVAN KUPALA DAY

Love Summer

2011-06-02T02:34:00.000-07:00

Carmen Kass by Yelena Yemchuk, Vogue Nippon October 2005
stunning photo shoot

Fox in the Box

2011-05-26T06:09:00.000-07:00

Recently, I was searching for illustrated animals, and suddenly I've discovered very nice blog with some cool pictures in there. Beyond all this stuff some Russian illustrations from books of my childhood and Murzilka magazine.
Amazing technique and marvelous characters.
Also a link about Russian Fairy tales and what it's all about.

Fairy yours,
Irina

People in GIRLS FROM OMSK #4

2011-05-23T13:22:00.000-07:00

Raf Reyntjens wears his favourite Vissotzky tee-shirt.

Cкорее бы лето

2011-05-19T13:07:00.000-07:00

Boris Kustodiev

Leo Tolstoy/Лев Толстой

2011-05-17T10:53:00.000-07:00

Summer Time

2011-05-15T11:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Victory Day/ С днем Победы!

2011-05-09T00:34:00.000-07:00

Weekend Updates

2011-05-08T03:55:00.001-07:00

Don't steal yourself from beauty. Go and see PINA in 3D as soon as possible!

Meanwhile "The Russian Season" in London BFI has started. It's been a century now (from the 2008), when the film industry was launched in Russia.
Vertov, Eisenshtein, Dovzhenko and many more represented now in the cinema.
Thanx to all people who doing this. Don't pass by if you are somewhere around and come to see "Kino-eye", "Old and New", "Potemkin".
Than another season is coming named "Kosmos" with Tarkovskiy's "Solaris" and "Stalker" and we hope to see more screenings of the great russian/soviet filmakers in the near future..
Enjoy the posters of the golden era of Russian cinema by brothers Stenberg (my favourite designers of that period). They were studied together at The Stroganov Academy (where I studied as well but much later ;)) and worked together till one of them has gone. They used to sign their posters 2-СТЕНБЕРГ-2 / 2-STENBERG 2.

always yours,
Irina

GIRLS FROM OMSK GO TO CLOSET ANTWERP WITH "OMSK ARMY" EXPO

2011-05-04T13:10:00.000-07:00

Come and say hi to GIRLS FROM OMSK, DJ's BLANCHE & BIETNIK and sip on a COINTREAU cocktail at CLOSET, a brand new store in Anwerp, tomorrow, thursday the 5th of May between 17h and 21h.

Adress:
Closet Store
Volkstraat 9
2000 Antwerpen

XXX

GIRLS FROM OMSK FOR VENDREDI CHIC AND WEEKEND KNACK

2011-04-29T00:32:00.000-07:00

The cool belgian online shop Vendredi Chic has asked GIRLS FROM OMSK to create an exclusive women's t-shirt for their collaboration with Weekend Knack.
The result is a feminine light grey super soft viscose tee available in sizes small, medium and large.
You can have a look on the Vendredi Chic website and Weekend Knack.

We hope you like them!

photo by Valentina Vos
model Sara Lucassen at Dominique Models.

Easter Holiday/Христос Воскрес

2011-04-24T13:59:00.000-07:00

This year I was lucky being introduced to Anya Uhanova. She was kindly open and showed her brilliant collection of the Easter Eggs from early 1920's. She tells the story about each item and keeps collecting. Most of them were've made by different people: artists, family's friends and even her children, when they were small.
I truly love the tradition of Easter in Russia...
- Cooking special cake - KULICH .
- Colouring eggs in different colours and different techniques on a "Clean Thursday".
- Giving to friends and family on Sunday.

X.B.
Irina

Book by Fréderic Chaubin

2011-04-22T01:14:00.000-07:00

Moscow in spring is soooo beautiful!

A bit soviet architecture...

We Love Zemfira

2011-04-18T14:54:00.000-07:00

Земфира - Без Шансов! by muradittorocknrolla

New Song by Zemfira
Hope to see her on summer fest this july.