olza is a Brooklyn based label, created and designed in Greenpoint by me, Kasia.
The inspiration behind olza stems from the desire to be associated with memories from childhood and youth. The collection is very nostalgic, with many vintage references, and draws on my cultural heritage and experiences.

I started olza because of my desire to feel a connection – to my upbringing in Poland, my dreams, to my mom, to my daughters, to my girlfriends from my lovely town named Cieszyn in Poland. A river by the name of Olza runs through the town of Cieszyn. As a child I spent a lot of time walking along Olza’s riverbank, talking in the relaxing river sounds. I have decided to call my label, olza, in memory of all the sweet days I spent there.

One of my first memories from childhood was seeing my mom thread a needle through fabric as she was sewing clothing for me. I remember it so vividly. Creating, designing and sewing became a huge part of my life and a way for me to express myself as teenager, and now adult. I made lots of clothes for my friends and I, but my proudest design was my wedding dress.

Since then I love to design and make clothings, mainly for young women. I believe that my clothes will let you feel very comfortable and you will enjoy them for a long while. But mostly they will connect you with other girls around the world and become a part of your sweetest memories.