The Italians gave us a really cohesive fashion week, working as a team, giving strong and wearable direction in nearly every menswear area. TheChicGeek scrapbooks his big trends for the forthcoming AW 12 season.
Belted Coats - So you've always wondered what to do with that belt - Use it! Clockwise - Gucci, Nicole Farhi, Jonathan Saunders, Prada
Retro Patterns - Jonathan Saunders showed his first full collection of menswear with some great Prada-esque retro patterns and Prada just carried on doing what they do best.
From Left - Jonathan Saunders, Prada
Lambskin - Butter soft leather cut in modern, unlined shapes.
From Left - Valentino Uomo, ZZegna
Contrasting Velvet - Velvet is back but this time it's about the pattern and mix.
Below From Left - Burberry Prorsum, Gucci, Alexander McQueen
Cropped Puffers Over Jackets - Bum freezer jackets were on menu but made wearable by teaming with a classic suiting jacket.
From Left - Burberry Prorsum, ZZegna
The High Break - One part Victorian, one part Sixties, the suit has gained buttons and become a little more done up.
Clockwise - Jonathan Saunders, Burberry Prorsum, Alexander McQueen, Prada
Croc - This really separates the men from the boys. Big money skins polished to perfection. Remortgage now.
From Left - Calvin Klein Collection, Gucci