OHLALA Mag

Andrew Marc - Luxury Basics

This season is all about mixing up , and there are very few brands that offer the quality luxury products that can be easily incorporated in anyone's garderobes as Andrew Marc does. The secret is to have classic cuts with updated color options and materials. Something we would like to call luxury basics, the items you can not go wrong with.

Our picks for this season : teal Natalie, and blush Venus jackets, and for the guys must have Andrew Marc watches as well as Nile in Cork. Andrew Marc's vision is cosmopolitan in nature, grounded in New York City, but inspired by larger developing American fashion trends. Beginning with the fur-lined lambskin bomber jacket, which immediately became a cornerstone to the company's success, Andrew Marc has worked hard to establish a reputation as an iconic American brand. The collection has evolved substantially since its inception, and includes a secondary label, Marc New York by Andrew Marc.

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The Shoes to be Seen in this Spring

Spring is just round the corner, with the (hopefully) warmer weather necessitating a change in the foot department from the hardy, ankle-length leathers of winter to soft, cool materials for spring. But what are the shoes to be seen in this season? We take a look at some of the hottest footwear on offer this year.

Desert boots

Spring is renowned for its changeable weather - especially in the UK - so a shoe that is light enough for warmer days but still provides protection and warmth should the weather take an unexpected turn is highly recommended. For this purpose, the Clarks desert boot is still the king. The classic suede versions in camel, tan or amber gold suit both formal and casual occasions, and with their appeal lasting for over 70 years already, do not look like they are going out of fashion any time soon.

Derby shoes

Again a good go-between shoe for this most variable of seasons, leather derbies will work as well in the office as they will on a weekend stroll. Go for a rich chestnut-brown hue and then build your outfit around it, swapping the wool jumpers of winter for a lighter cotton cardigan and slim-cut, dark-navy jeans. The simple lines of the derby also mean that why they won't quite go with everything - it is very hard to get good shoes to work with jogging bottoms - they are as close as you will get.

Loafers

Tasselled loafers came back on the scene in a big way a few years ago - largely due to the 'ankling' craze so coined by Esquire - and are still very much on the scene in 2013. As the weather heats up, consider pairing with a pair of turned-up, skinny cream jeans or heritage-weave smart trousers - cut just above the ankle of course for the perfect smart yet laid back look.

Slip on

For something more casual than the offering above, slip ons are the way to go. As far away from the multitude of laces, straps and buckles that are so synonymous with winter footwear as possible, slip-on shoes are the perfect casual shoe for the season. Go for a muted, natural tone to ensure they go with as many different outfits as possible.

7 Hollywood / Icons Issue

The new kid on the fashion block is called 7 Hollywood. Their launch issue, aka Icons issue, features 7 covers. This biannual fashion and arts magazine is available in print and for those who cannot wait to get a look inside this issue, it is also available on iTunes for iPad and iPhone (with a bonus of 3 exclusive videos).

Here is a preview of the 7 covers with the first double page of each ditorial along with the official teaser ...

Let me start by the wanted ... Adam Levine, followed by David Gandy, Ke$ha, Sigrid Agen, Sophia Lauren, Celine Dion and Bella Heathcote.

So Chic / The Modern Elegance By Naoki Ishizaka For GQ Japan

The Modern Elegance is a fashion spread featuring Ralph Lauren Purple Label photographed by Naoki Ishizaka for GQ Japan. Models Helge and Ben.

OhLaLa Clemente Talarico Autumn Winter 2012 Collection

Winter is coming ... and not only in HBO hit series Game of Thrones but also in the southern land of Australia ;-) Clemente Talarico is making sure you will stay warm in style with their Autumn Winter 2012 collection. Check out all the photos after the jump.

So Chic / Paris: Moncler Gamme Rouge F/W 12/13 Collection

Moncler is the ultimate luxury Alpine wear. This company of French origins, was founded in 1952 by French entrepreneur René Ramillon, the company took is name from the abbreviation Monestier-de-Clermont, an Alpine town near Grenoble. Today Moncler is owned by an Italian company bringing high class design to this haute-quality clothes.

The winter 2012-2013 Gamme Rouge collection designed by Giambattista Valli was presented in Paris earlier this month. Check out the full défilé below [Images courtesy of Moncler].