Louis Vuitton menswear A/W 2012 - in pictures

Talking exclusively to the Guardian yesterday , Kim Jones said: 'All of these clothes are for the man who travels the world, be it on a private jet or a yacht!' Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP Crocodile leather adds an extra touch of luxury to Louis Vuitton's new bag range Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP 'We have brought back the steamer bag this season in different sizes and materials, such as a more supple version of the famous Epi leather, and crocodile,' says Jones Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP Pure luxe: shiny fabrics and technical accessories Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP The high-gloss globes at the catwalk show continued a theme from the inventive 'pop-up Eiffel tower' invites Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP Slick back your hair and pout for maximum LV points. Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP The 'Countryside' items in the collection were partly inspired by Karl Lagerfeld's house parties in the 70s Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP 'Luxury of course is the biggest thing about this collection and you can really see this in the fabrics and materials - the 70s was a time when Paris was "on the up",' says Jones. 'We have croc, lizard, astrakhan, camel, cashmere and shearling to reflect this' Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP 'The croc blouson with shearling collar is a key, luxury piece.' And it's nice from behind too. Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP 'Vuitton is really well set up for super-technical, super-luxury outerwear, and this is something we've really played to this season,' reveals Jones Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP If Jones had to pick one accessory from the new collection, 'it would be the astrakhan Sirius suitcase. It's perfect for a weekend away' Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP Marc Jacobs wearing his trademark kilt was in attendance at the Louis Vuitton show Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP British-born designer Kim Jones receives applause at the end of the show Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP