Meet Omar, the Cairo native who has lent his good looks to rep Kenzo, Astrid Andersen, and Martine Rose here at OC Online!
Name: Omar Ahmed
Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Astrological sign: Gemini
Occupation: Visual merchandiser. I also go to uni!
Essential photo shoot song: "The Haste" by Casa Del Mirto
Most prized possession: My 35mm film camera
Best gift you've ever recieved: A guitar, for my twelfth birthday
What is somehting that everyone should try at least once? Skydive!
What's the most played song on your iPod? "If I Ever Feel Better" by Phoenix
Favorite place to go to escape the city: Overpeck County Park in Jersey
If you were on a desert island––five necessities: My phone, a cozy blanket, my camera, film, and sandals
What is something about you that no one would expect? I moved here from Egypt three years ago!
What was the easiest and hardest thing about modeling for Opening Ceremony? Easiest: You don't have to tie your own shoes! Hardest: Awkward smiles on camera.
What are you doing when you're not modeling? Going to school and working
Where's the coolest or strangest place you've ever been to for a photo shoot? An old sewage pipe
Best gift you've ever given? A vintage Polaroid to my best friend
If you weren't a model, what would you be doing? Working more hours and dedicating more time to school
What would you choose as your last meal on earth? The Thai dish Pad Kee Mao!
What's your spirit animal? A sea turtle
Shop all KENZO, ASTRID ANDERSEN, and MARTINE ROSE.![]()
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Omar wearing Kenzo Night Cloud Print Hooded Coat in grey![]()
Kenzo Mesh Print Concealed Button-Down in navy![]()
Astrid Andersen Fur Coat Raglan in mink![]()
Martine Rose Reversible Frill Bomber in black/white![]()
Martine Rose Cropped Frill Crewneck in black![]()
Name: Omar Ahmed
Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Astrological sign: Gemini
Occupation: Visual merchandiser. I also go to uni!
Essential photo shoot song: "The Haste" by Casa Del Mirto
Most prized possession: My 35mm film camera
Best gift you've ever recieved: A guitar, for my twelfth birthday
What is somehting that everyone should try at least once? Skydive!
What's the most played song on your iPod? "If I Ever Feel Better" by Phoenix
Favorite place to go to escape the city: Overpeck County Park in Jersey
If you were on a desert island––five necessities: My phone, a cozy blanket, my camera, film, and sandals
What is something about you that no one would expect? I moved here from Egypt three years ago!
What was the easiest and hardest thing about modeling for Opening Ceremony? Easiest: You don't have to tie your own shoes! Hardest: Awkward smiles on camera.
What are you doing when you're not modeling? Going to school and working
Where's the coolest or strangest place you've ever been to for a photo shoot? An old sewage pipe
Best gift you've ever given? A vintage Polaroid to my best friend
If you weren't a model, what would you be doing? Working more hours and dedicating more time to school
What would you choose as your last meal on earth? The Thai dish Pad Kee Mao!
What's your spirit animal? A sea turtle
Shop all KENZO, ASTRID ANDERSEN, and MARTINE ROSE.
Omar wearing Kenzo Night Cloud Print Hooded Coat in grey
Kenzo Mesh Print Concealed Button-Down in navy
Astrid Andersen Fur Coat Raglan in mink
Martine Rose Reversible Frill Bomber in black/white
Martine Rose Cropped Frill Crewneck in black