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Thank goodness summer is here! With all the sunny days that are on the horizon(hopefully), we need to protect our eyes and obviously look stylish at the same time. The aviator is a staple for most guys, it’s a classic that is never out of style. It is not only versatile but also will work with just about every look, from a classic suit to shorts and a t-shirt. Check out our favorite aviators for men.

Refinery29 and DKNY have teamed together to create an essential capsule collection of handbags inspired by all of R29’s six (soon-to-be seven!) different local editions. Check out more info about the stylish and different purses here.

The statement skirt is your hero piece this season – the more decorative and fashion fabulous, the better. From day to night we have you covered CITYist’s. Check out some of our favorite skirts of the season.

Cosmetics cases have now become as crucial an accessory as the bag that it’s carried inside. Our top picks are both stylish and fun, check them out.

With New York’s Fashion Week now in full force, here are some notable looks that DKNY released at their Men Fall 2011 Live Presentation. Color blocking along with muted hues and sleek designs combine to form the perfect level of desirability for a chic appearance next Fall.

If you missed any of the excitement (or the madness) from this year’s FNO, we’ve got you covered. Take a peek after the cut of some of the night’s highlights from this year, like Naomi Campbell’s 14 dopplelgangers at Dolce&Gabbana, the bombshells at Victoria’s Secret, celebs at Dior, Ralph Lauren and DKNY, and oh yea—the showering Lacrosse players Gant featured in its windows.

DKNY has unveiled its Autumn ad campaign, and as expected, it’s very New York. Not that that’s a bad thing. On the contrary, the street-scape shots, images of women shopping and men shooting pool only make us long for fall and the accompanying fashion that much more. The campaign’s release also coincides with the launch of the new DKNY Facebook page, where fans can view behind the scenes runway footage and track celebrities wearing the line.

Thanks to Creative Time and artist Paul Ramirez Jonas, receiving a key to the city just got a whole lot easier. As part of a citywide art project meets scavenger hunt, locals and tourists alike can report to a kiosk in Times Square to receive keys that unlock secret doors, P.O. boxes, and who knows what else.

The kiosk set up shop on Broadway between 43rd & 44th streets yesterday, and will be there until June 27th (Monday-Friday 2-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 12-8 p.m.). Some of the hidden spots include a light switch in Bryant Park, a closet door in Gracie Mansion and a secret box in the coat check of the Whitney—but that’s all we’re giving away. Read on for more info…