life of manek is comprised of the sweet stuff that comes out of a melting pot. The product of a sequin-sporting Italian/Irish mum and a curmudgeonly pipe-smoking Ukrainian dad, proprietor Nicole Manek was overwhelmed with the influences of her colourful family. Sartorial standouts like multicoloured fun-fur and an orthodox pill box hat are just some of the whimsical garments that Nicole grew up with, and that have informed her unique style. more... See more text