RUNWAY: Louis Vuitton FW12

Louis Vuitton's new Mens Style Director Kim Jones didn't rest on his laurels after his critically acclaimed SS12 collection. Instead, Jones raised his own bar by creating a worldly and cosmopolitan collection with an emphasis on the Vuitton man traveling the globe during FW12. Any man who can afford Louis Vuitton accessories and ready-to-wear is used to the best and Jones offered nothing but that. Key looks included Jones' popular fringed safari scarf as well as velvet jackets and a crocodile coat. Just as Marc Jacobs enjoys to play around with superfluous branding for Vuitton, you can could see Vuitton's very recognizable monogram on everything from scarfs to shirts to even a pair of tan trousers. As for Vuitton's very popular bags, we particularly enjoyed Jones' take on the carpet bag, as well as all the one-handed bags. The collection was chic and modern and will no doubt garner commercial success.