中原淳一 Junichi Nakahara

A big happy 100th anniversary to Junichi Nakahara 中原淳一, a true master of art and fashion, from magazine editor, doll artist, fashion designer, and interior designer have it all. From the prewar days to the post war period, magazine cover illustrations and paintings, Nakahara embrace the inner beauty of men and women. 

Upon the 100th anniversary of this amazing artist, its time for us to take a moment to look back, and get inspired! Somethings are timeless. 

【中原淳一について】
Born in Kagawa, from the early childhood picture shows a talent, and design at 18 years of age, was made with a hobby that France dolls in Tokyo held an exhibition in department stores. It started in the magazine "girl friend" illustration of the cover picture, the picture will handle the appendix, to rule the world, painter and popular. After the end of the Second World War, the women's magazine "Soleil" (1946 ) girl magazine "Himawari" (1947 ) "Junior Soleil" (1954 ) "The woman's room (1970 ) was the first heir. do not forget to dream in an era of women in mind and their living and fashion "Beautiful Life" indicates guidelines for a charismatic presence of desire. women's magazines made the foundation not only illustrator, fashion designers, interior designers, stylists and various talents in all fields, the pioneering history to contemporary.

Photo Credit: MAXTREE

SCHMANCY 2013 Pivot Glenbow

Glenbow's fundraiser SCHMANCY on Feb 11. Fabulous night, loving the vibe of Pivot Glenbow. The show started off with a blind date skit with surprise guest Rebecca Northan and George Stroumboulopulos. All three level of glenbow museum were filled with guests, wine and food was served, amazing to see people enjoying their time around various art works. With everyone's effort of their fancy-schmanycy style, I'd said it was a successful night for Pivot Glenbown in raising awareness of art and culture. BUT seeing George Stroumboulopoulos get down has got to be one of the highlight of the night.

Photo Credit: GAR MANN LEE @Gar&Mann:L

Marc Jacobs x Diet Coke 30th Anniversary Campaign

"I feel very privileged to be the new creative director of Diet Coke and put my stamp on the 30^th anniversary campaign," said Jacobs. "Diet Coke is an icon - and I love an icon." - Marc Jacobs

I love Diet Coke, can never live without one in a day. And I am a girl, so naturally, "MARC JACOBS!" I am not screaming. When the very best of the two joined forces together, enough said, enjoy ladies.

Photocredit: Dietcoke

Chocouture @Chocolatines by Reiko Wada 和田理恵子

February, sweetest month of the year, yes I confess Chocolate has always been and will certainly always be my life long sinful addiction. Ladies love jewelries for how covetable they are, and there is certainly no valentines day without chocolates. Nothing could be more perfetto than the pairing of couture fashion and artisan chocolate. Introducing Chocolatines created by Chef Reiko Wada 和田理恵子, is love at first sight. It took me quite a while to learn what I am seeing is indeed actually real eatable chocolat! I honestly could not tell, but God! It's chocolate! Precious jewels that will melt in your mouth. Lustful.

 (Top Left) Diamond (Bottom Left) Pearl (Top Right) Amethyst (Bottom Right) Sapphire  

Chef Rieko Wada, a graduate of the French Pastry School, has travelled the world from Nepal to Costa Rica for decades and performed numerous blind taste tests to ensure that her line of decadent chocolates is the best that can be found.

In 2004, Wada started Sweet Endeavours, a luxury chocolate shop, from her home. The Japanese-born entrepreneur wanted to fulfill her mission of bringing joy to people through her culinary creations, and was able to achieve success through the online sale of her unique chocolates.Wada continues to fulfill her mission by creating visually appealing and sensually appetizing chocolates with the integration of her Japanese heritage, interior designing background and world travel experiences. As Wada introduces new flavors and evolves the way the world views chocolate, she receives numerous awards and recognition. In 2010, Rieko Wada was tapped to feature her collections at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards and the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

For Chocolatines inquiries : Sweet Endeavours, Inc info@chocolatines.com.

Photo credit: www.chocolatines.com, IMAXTREE

SCHMANCY STYLE x Gar&Mann:L : VIDEO

Gar&Mann:L at Belgo Brasserie for the fashion show Schmancy Style pre-event of Schmancy 2013 by Holt Renfrew, featuring DJ Mikey DaRaza. Holt Renfrew have put together a stunning collection of Schmancy style. This collection consist five distinct trends: Colorplay, Street-style, Hipster, Structure and Urbanglam. Fashion Show presented by Sophia Models. Enjoy. - +Jack McLee @ Gar&Mann:L

Styling: Jen Huxtable and Caley Mckay
Hair: Jerome Hair Salon
Make up: Holt Renfrew

Presenting Sponsors:
Holt Renfrew
Belgo Brasserie
Sophia Models

Photographer: Filmed and Edited by +Jack McLee @ Garmann:L

Video credit: +Jack McLee @ Gar&Mann:L. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.