For Fall 2013 trend inspiration, it's the trends that emerge on the streets that inspire me the most. Fashion Week may have been filled with wind and rain, but that didn't stop the fashion set from bringing major style to the streets. The fall trends were impeccably showcased by both the known fashionista's of the street-style circuit as well as a bunch of fresh faces. This season is all about mixing textures, colours and prints. Also many of the ladies were wearing black open-toed boots and a very chic military-inspired jacket, 2 trends that are already lasting for a couple of seasons now. But in the end, it all came together to bring personality to the scene outside the shows!
So here is my rundown of the chicest ladies to hit the streets of the Fall 2013 Fashion Weeks.

 

Jak Jill

21st Arondissement

Kate Moss is an icon of the fashion world and has been a queen of the catwalk for 20 years. Moss has achieved something that no other model has; she launched several trends (boho chic), is defining styles, and after all that time in the fashion business she never became dated. Her picture-based coffee table book features photographs, many of which have never been seen before, from the Vogue cover girl's lengthy career - chosen by Moss herself. The pictures are taken by major photographers such as Arthur Elgort, Craig McDean, Juergen Teller, Terry Richardson, and Hedi Slimane. She created the book herself; in collaboration with several fashion world pioneers as Fabien Baron and Jefferson Hack. It takes a personal look at her career, tracing her transformation into one of the most iconic style figures of all time. Designed in eight unique covers are  presenting many never-before-seen pictures from Moss’ own archives.

A must-have for fashion and photography fans alike.

 

Vogue

Elle

Previous weekend, Chanel opened its Little Black Jacket exhibition in London at the Saatchi Gallery. 

Back in 1954, Coco Chanel dreamed up the design for a little black jacket. Today, the jacket is one of the most iconic pieces known in the fashion world. As an hommage to Coco and her famous quote; "fashion passes, style remains", this photo exhibition wanted to show that Chanel is the label that creates clothes that could be worn for ever.

The exhibition counts about 100 black and white photographs of Karl Lagerfeld's favourite muses wearing the label's iconic jacket - both men and women-. It features people of all ages, from fashion editors to hip hop stars. They are all photographed by the designer himself. Everything is styled by former Editor in chief from Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld.

If you can't make it to the exhibition, no worries, all these portraits and dozens more feature in The Little Black Jacket, a luxurious cloth-bound coffee table book that will be in stores around november.

This is a preview of what to expect...

Chanel

Vogue UK

I was looking forward to one of the most anticipated show of this Spring, which had a Cuban theme. He got his inspiration from the black-and-white tile floors and wicker chairs he used as reference points for this show. There were a variety of glam-chic powerwomen strutting their stuff down the runway. The statement harlequin prints were in a variety of color this season and had crystal beading on them. Many of the cuts of the clothing referenced the early 1990's, ranging from crop tops, to mini skirts, to men's trousers. The exaggerated shoulders is also a Balmain trademark that had a comeback this season, but in a more sophisticated way. Also the jewelry was an important part of the looks, as sublime ornamentation reigned  in some of the collection's looks. Staying true to Balmain’s aesthetic, the dresses of the collection were bold and sexy with an edge.

Vogue

WWD