Throwback to Paris Fashion Week 2013: After strutting the runways for Stella McCartney and Chanel, supermodel Miranda Kerr was spotted making the most of her last day in the City of Light with a bit of shopping along Rue Amiral in Paris.
The then-30‑year‑old Victoria’s Secret alum was balancing new motherhood and a high‑profile marriage to actor Orlando Bloom.
Her post‑show street style was just as captivating as her runway appearances — and it still inspires transitional dressing more than a decade later.
Miranda Kerr showcases her street style in a Chloé wool-blend cape over a Balenciaga Sphinx-print mini skirt and tee, accessorized with Oliver Peoples aviator sunglasses during Paris Fashion Week 2013
The former Victoria’s Secret model was spotted hitting the shops of Paris one last time before leaving the City of Romance.
With all the exposure to beautiful things during Paris Fashion Week, we can’t blame her for wanting to bring home a little piece for herself.
Miranda Kerr, leaving the Louis Vuitton fashion show on October 2, 2013, wore Hermès thigh-high leather boots, a Balenciaga Sphinx tee and mini skirt, a Chloé wool-blend cape, Oliver Peoples aviator sunglasses, a Balmain Pierre bag, and an Anita Ko diamond leaf ring (Credit: WENN)
The Australian model wore a Balenciaga Egyptian-print skirt and a matching top from the same brand, partly covered by her glorious gray coat.
Miranda chose a pair of knee-high black leather boots to ward off the cold (and to give her an excuse to wear a pretty little skirt).
A close-up of Miranda Kerr showing her elegant street style, featuring a Chloé wool-blend cape and Oliver Peoples aviator sunglasses
The Balenciaga skirt was cinched at the waist with a black waistband, which Miranda promptly accessorized with a wide black leather belt.
A detail shot of Miranda Kerr’s Balenciaga Sphinx-print mini skirt, cinched at the waist with a wide black leather belt, and accessorized with her Balmain structured bag
The supermodel finished her street look with a pair of aviators from Oliver Peoples and a Balmain structured bag.
Miranda Kerr’s chic Hermès thigh-high leather boots, a perfect choice to ground her light Balenciaga Sphinx-print skirt and tee for Paris’s early fall weather
A Masterclass in Transitional Dressing: Miranda Kerr’s Fall‑Ready Balenciaga Look
Miranda Kerr’s style has long been celebrated for its effortless balance between seasons, and this 2013 look is a prime example. The light Balenciaga Sphinx‑print two‑piece set leans toward a spring/summer aesthetic.
Still, she grounded it for Paris in early fall with thigh‑high Hermès leather boots and a structured black belt — a combination that perfectly captures Fall/Winter 2013’s leather‑heavy trend. Crafted from 100% silk, the ensemble remains a masterclass in transitional dressing, blending breezy fabrics with statement cold‑weather accessories.
Miranda Kerr leaving the Louis Vuitton fashion show on October 2, 2013, in a chic ensemble featuring a Chloe wool-blend cape, Balenciaga sphinx print mini skirt and tee, Hermes thigh-high leather boots, and accessorized with Oliver Peoples aviator sunglasses and a Balmain Pierre bag on October 2, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
While the banded Balenciaga Sphinx‑print skirt Miranda wore is no longer available online, it comes from a house with deep fashion heritage. Balenciaga, founded in 1919 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián, Spain, is celebrated for its avant‑garde designs, impeccable craftsmanship, and era‑defining innovations like the cocoon coat and sack dress.
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Now headquartered in Paris under the ownership of Kering, the brand has been led by creative director Demna since 2015, bringing a bold, often provocative edge to its collections. Known for its minimalist yet experimental aesthetic, Balenciaga continues to influence fashion with statement‑making pieces — from couture‑level tailoring to viral hits like the Triple S sneaker.
Balenciaga Sphinx Print Mini Skirt, $775
More of Miranda Kerr’s Iconic Shoe Moments
Miranda Kerr’s 2013 Balenciaga look is just one example of her effortless approach to mixing designer pieces with timeless footwear. For more of her most memorable style moments — from off-duty streetwear to high-fashion red carpet looks — explore some of our favorite highlights below.
👠 Explore Miranda Kerr’s Best Shoe & Style Moments:
- 📏 Miranda Kerr rocks Barbara Bui ‘Punky’ wedge ankle boots in NYC, styled with leather leggings and a tweed coat.
- 📏 Miranda Kerr steps out in Pierre Hardy blue‑and‑black colorblock sandals, adding a bold pop to a Manhattan fall outfit.
- 📏 Miranda’s edgy biker‑chic look with Tabitha Simmons ‘Sally’ ankle boots in Manhattan, paired with a Balenciaga jacket and red scarf.
- 📏 Miranda Kerr’s Off‑Duty Paris Fashion Week shoe styling featuring her Balenciaga Sphinx‑print mini skirt, Hermès thigh‑high boots, and Chloe cape.