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Fresh Off The Runway: The Coolest Looks From London Fashion Week

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Now that London's Men Fashion Week has officially wrapped up, we're breaking down the best of the Spring/Summer '14 collections they just showed. Ones-to-watch like Casely-Hayford and buzzed-about names like Christopher Kane and KTZ exhibited some really impressive stuff, and genuinely have us excited for the future of menswear.

While these clothes will not be hitting the shelves and racks of your favorite retailers until next year, consider this a sneak peek of the stuff you'll want to add to your wardrobe. Or consider these styles as a way to hop on these trends ahead of the pack. Try to control your drool reflex. Fresh off the runway, here are The Coolest Looks From London Fashion Week.

E. Tautz

E. Tautz is known for his precision and traditiional tailoring for the young mens market, and this season he used his talents to do a full collection of tailored clothing that was appealing and will be easy to wear and highly sought after next spring.

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Shaun Samson

Shaun Samson is one of London's young mens designers who has a cult following that cannot be matched. His fans scour tumblr for images of anyone seen in his collection, and after last season's hockey-jersey collection, he lightened the collection and used a lot of light fabrics, full of short-sets, which is a staple in his collections.

Christopher Raeburn

Christopher Raeburn is the kind of techinical clothing. Haing previously designed collections from heritage brand Victorinox, he is showing on his own again, and showing why he is the master of his craft.

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Astrid Andersen

Astrid Andersen is everywhere, and for good reason, she understands the young mens market, she designs items with them in mind, and crafts them in the best textiles, so not only do they appeal to luxury retailers, but the also translate to the street. From hoodies, to jersey's, Astrid defines luxury casual wear.

Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller is known for his minimalist collection, but don't let the lack of color fool you, Miller is an expert at cutting, and creating a silhouette. The sweatshirts and layered looks from this collection were standouts and we can't wait to get our hand on them.

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KTZ

KTZ is one of the biggest brands to come out of London, and music artists like A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Rihanna, and Kanye West have all rocked their collection on time or another. This season the mostyle black and white collection was infused with some color and stipes for good measure.

Casely-Hayford

The design duo at Casely-Hayford know what they are doing, and from and this season's collection will be at the top of not only editors lists, but on the mind of buyers every where. Bomber jackets, blazers, smart trousers, and plays on Saville Row staples will be sure to be on racks every where next spring.

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Christopher Kane

Christopher Kane's mens collection is gaining momentum, and with a growing customer base, each season we are getting to see a larger vision for his menswear business. For Spring/Summer '14 he showed a collection of tops, jackets, pants, and shorts, with bold graphic prints which will be sure to please his fanbase.

Tom Ford

Tom Ford needs no introduction, and with fans and customers like Dwayne Wade, and Jay-Z, you know he's doing something right. This collection consisted of under 10 looks, focusing on bright evening wear, perfect for his existing clients, and he's sure to gain a few new ones after this presentation.

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Xander Zhou

Young designers like Xander Zhou have the ability to truly express themselves without the constraints of huge investors, and thats exactly what he does from season to season. Last season his collection titled "Homies" payed homage to cholo-style, for Spring/Summer '14 the collection "Contextuality" played in to fashions current obsession with androgyny, and the printed coats at the end of the collection were true works of art.

Rag & Bone

The runway veterans due behind Rag & Bone have moved their show to London from New York and the change has done them well. This collection is filled with tailored blazer's, bomber jackets, and updates to the classic cargo pant, all done in a minimalistic color palatte of navy, beige, and white.

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Nasir Mazhar

Nasir infuses street culture and all the aspects of streetwear and uses high-end luxury fabrics for his collection of relaxed wardrobe staples like sweatsuits, shorts, tee's and unique snapback hats.

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