The Selectism crew found themselves backstage at some U.K favourites. Much action to report on from yesterday’s showings so excuse us while we go a little London Fashion Week on you today. Menswear has gradually crept up the order of importance at LFW and is about to take a big leap with LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN, a 3 day showcase debuting in June.

Back to Autumn/Winter 2012, first up: Christopher Shannon. The king of modern sportswear, expect big logos, monochrome, multiple keychains, plaid, laser cut detailing and shoes from Kickers. A man with a clear cut aesthetic, one of the few designers whose season statement is clearly identifiable on the catwalk.

“Three key references serve as a standing point for Christopher Shannon’s AW/12 collection: Mathieu Kassovitz’s 1995 film La Haine; the 1998 photographic exhibition catalogue W’Happen by Jason Evans; and the idea of looking at European dress codes, specifically the subtle differences between the way young urbanites outside the UK dress”

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Photography: Ross Trevail/Selectism.com

Dazed Digital presents backstage action from Pringle of Scotland’s Autumn Winter 2012. Alastair Carr’s second collection is best seen up close with knitwear being the star of the show as ever. Roll-necks, textured knits, camel overcoats and double breasted blazers, Alastair describes  ”I wanted a clear luxury palette, a cleaner idea compared to last season. The idea was to create a whole wardrobe.

It feels very British thanks to the cherry red!” See Dazed Digital for more.

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More from New York Fashion Week. Native Son delivers their Spring 2012 collection. Designer, Kyle Fitzgibbons, brings a strong collection of wears for the gentleman. Beige tones work well in the collection that is filled with garments for just about all.

Photography: Jacob Breinholt/Selectism.com

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Our Berlin photographer delivers these backstage looks from the Simon Spurr’s Spring/Summer 2012 fashion show during NYFW. There are a fair share of familiar faces making their rounds through the back area… pick them out.

Photography: Robert Wunsch/Selectism.com

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Frillr brings some great looks from backstage at the Hugo Boss Autumn/Winter 2009 Runway show. Though we tend to not dip into the behind the scenes world of runways shows too often, Frillr’s images allow us for some up close glimpses at fashions coming your way.

More views from backstage at the Hugo Boss Autumn/Winter 2009 Runway Show after the jump.