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This summer, New Yorkers are becoming very transparent in their nightlife agendas:

As highlighted by Tuesday's trend report in WWD, designers continue to develop their gauzy gaze with see-through fabrics for Resort 2012 -- and the kids are catching on quickly.

KirillWasHere continuously captures the sheer look, albeit unintentionally, while PYT-scouting and awaiting random acts of indiscretion.

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Viva la labyrinth!

From White Noise to Fashion Forward, Kirill to DJ Keiichiro -- the current look of New York’s seasonal transition encourages clash and mixed media. Whether the genre is edgy glamrock or soft bohemian, going beyond controlled chaos is the new common goal.

24hpp.com - Commes de Garcon Archive Sale

KirillWasHere.com - Kirill Bichutsky

District L - Lois Eastlund dress @ Le Bain NYC

Jumpsuit by Daha Vintage - Fashion Forward Fashion Show LES

The Wild Ones @ White Noise, Jes Leppard

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It official. Spring has sprung.

If there is any appropriate time to integrate such a double entendre, it would be for a Kirill-inspired style post.

Gone are the fur-filled nights, now replaced by heightened hemlines, fawn-toned footwear, and shortened sleeves. And in the dawn of bare arms, stylistas have been taking a “strength in numbers” approach, layering bangles, cuffs, and – yes – timepieces.

The vote is unanimous – more is more.

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It's been awhile since we've done our last Kirill-inspired street style post - so there was a lot of scandalous new material to sift through and pull trends.

It never takes long to determine la mode de la minute: New York falls fast for trends and then rejects them even faster. And at this very second, the kids want stripes.

Now, I know that a "stripe trend" wouldn't be all that earth-shattering. Jason Wu, Isabel Marant, IVANAHelsinki, and Kimberly Ovitz were all parallel to this trend back in September -- but now that the typically-daytime look has descended into nightlife, you know these freewheeling fashionistas mean business.

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Most people tip their mailman during the Christmas holiday. If we knew our mailman, we'd tip him right before Fashion Week. Invites of all sizes begin satiating our hungry little mailbox; one that exclusively handles junk mail and credit card bills during the rest of the year. As I was rifling through yesterday’s mail, one invite stood out in particular.

When I unraveled the poster-sized Geisha-in-an-opium-den image, I immediately knew I was going to be making room in my Fashion Week schedule. The Blonds had the most fun last season and this invite looks nothing short of extraordinary. But be sure to read the fine print:

Invitation management isn’t the only Fashion Week preparation we engage in. Today I’ll be sitting in on Lois Eastlund’s model casting. Her February 14^th runway show is quickly approaching, so click here to support the fabulous!

Tonight, we’ll be heading west for another debaucherous Saturday evening. Before Starboard Hudson goes on a one-month hiatus, DL will be boarding the boat once more for music, neon, and the occasional makeshift photo shoot. The party at Starboard will return for their Mardi Gras event, taking place on Saturday, March 12. The Chainsmokers will be bringing their high-energy performance on board and Kirill from KirillWasHere will be there to capture all the madness.

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In light of Madisen’s recent Winter Weather Advisory, we decided to further encourage those who have already taken the necessary steps towards chicness. With the help of libertine party photographer, Kirill Bichutsky, I have compiled some fur-ocious looks from a few fashionable night-owls.

January doldrums, be gone -- Style inspiration looks best after dark.

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Kirill is still here.

Style.com consults Tommy Ton, Refinery29 checks in with Mr. Newton, but District L frequently turns to Kirill Bitchutsky to satisfy our street-style fix. Every night, the libertine party photographer attends whichever event has the highest PYT-per-capita – and without a preconceived plan or intention, he captures the fleeting, ever-evolving essence that is New York street fashion.

As I perused his recent archives, I noticed a rising trend that is better exemplified in a collection of images. No, I’m not going to sit here and reveal that “hats are in.” Come on, we’re better than that. What’s worth mentioning is the attitude and application of this conspicuous accessory. During the S/S 2010 shows, fedoras were still going strong on the runway -- but in just a year, they were rendered the trashy companion to Ed Hardy t-shirts and tribal tats.

The look is now becoming rounder and bolder. Porkpie hats, bowlers, and gaucho toppers have become the accessories of choice. Maybe it’s a sign? As another Depression-era adornment fades back into insignificance, the smarter and more assertive looks continue to reign.

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Whether it was his intention or not, nightlife photographer Kirill Bichutsky has created an underground trend barometer, a by-product of his libertine photography. Because the human mind can only absorb so much information and alcohol simultaneously, the style-savvy look to his site for trend recaps again and again.

Tonight is no different. Browsing through Kirill's recent November uploads, we noticed a look that's working throughout the industry - amped up legwear. Geometric fishnets, textured thigh-highs, and novel embroideries elicit the perfect air of boldness, especially after dark.

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Fashion and nightlife have been reunited in New York, once again.

They say finances are the cause for most break ups, and for a fleeting moment, fashion looked at nightlife and said, "I liked you better before the recession."

Alas, all beautiful unions seem to find a way to work through the hardships, and party photographers like Kirill and Nicky Digital have been there to capture the renewal of vows.

This month's romantic destination? Your wrists. Bangles aren't enough, ladies. This revisited fling requires more: Texting Gloves

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