London fashion week finale: menswear - in pictures

'Christopher Shannon is one of London's most talented designers, with a growing international following. The sideburns are inspired by Columbian street culture.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Christopher Shannon: 'This headpiece is in homage to the fashion for leaving a comb planted in afro hair.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

'Silky, sporty fabrics are Shannon's modus operandi.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Christopher Shannon: 'Bit of madras, bit of sportswear influence from the Liverpool-born designer.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

'Mexican blankets made their debut at Shaun Samson's MAN show.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

Shaun Samson: 'The tunic packs a punch, the socks are just there as a styling thing – they're not mean to be taken as a how-to-wear suggestion.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

'Camping groundsheets made into parkas with neon flashes at Matthew Miller.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Samir Hussein/Getty Images

'Shoe embellishment recalled 90s Nirvana trends at Martine Rose's MAN show.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Samir Hussein/Getty Images

'Deep-cuffed trousers and double-breasted jackets from Topman.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

'The man clutch. This started out as a shopper shape but Topman design director Gordon Richardson wasn't satisfied with that, so the styling team rolled it down into a clutch.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

'Excellent cotton suit action at the Topman show.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Samir Hussein/Getty Images

'Paisley jumpers and silk pyjamas made for a slick and memorable Topman show that referenced the Rolling Stones in the 70s.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

'Patent loafers with chunky soles are the shoe news from Topman.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

'The stripes indicate the relaxed way of wearing sportswear big in E Tautz's collection. The show was inspired by Félix Carvajal, the Cuban postman who funded his own entrance to the 1904 St Louis Olympic marathon.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Tim Whitby/Getty Images

'No tie – Tautz was inspired by the way athletes in the early 20th century put their suit jackets over their sports kit immediately after a race. A far cry from today's tracksuits.' Imogen Fox Photograph: Tim Whitby/Getty Images

'Hardy Amies is in the process of a reinvention. Check these racy super-short shorts for evidence. The show was full of them, including a pair in strawberry. Couldn't help but wonder whether Dermot O'Leary in the FROW thought they had the X Factor or not.' Simon Chilvers Photograph: Ian Gavan/Getty Images

Hardy Amies: 'This look of silky suit jacket and shorts in a silvery hue had a definite air of posh and more than a whiff of pyjamas.' Simon Chilvers Photograph: Ian Gavan/Getty Images

Hardy Amies: 'The strongest element in this collection was the knitwear. This cardigan is gorgeous and the jumpers were rather fine too. Jaunty neck-scarf anyone? I rather like.' Simon Chilvers Photograph: Ian Gavan/Getty Images

'Oliver Spencer was inspired by French mods. Works for me. Love this opening piece of tomato knitwear.' Simon Chilvers Photograph: Catwalking.com

'Spencer's second show at London fashion week continued to use models of various ages and ethnicities. It's a refreshing approach. Olive and navy makes for an easy spring combo.' Simon Chilvers Photograph: Catwalking.com

'Double-breasted suiting is still a big story for men's designers, because it's a still a look brewing off the catwalks. Spencer's separates are well priced. Investigate.' Simon Chilvers Photograph: Catwalking.com

'James Long is on fire for spring '12. Snake, gold, faded paisley, wet-look leather shorts and his signature knitwear, which sells like hot cakes. Note: love the socks and sandals – it's totally a fashion guilty pleasure.' Simon Chilvers Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

'London menswear designers showed a lot of shorts. This length was surprisingly generous in comparison to other catwalks. Long's biker jackets go python next season.' Simon Chilvers Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images