Bill Cunningham is an 86 year old photographer who, in my opinion, has one of the biggest pulses on fashion and trends. He accomplishes this by doing something simple, observing his environment. Geared with his camera, a blue jacket and bike, he roams the streets of New York City, capturing images and discovering the connections between people, the environment and its relation to fashion. In a very unassuming way, he consistently records trends that are compiled in short videos posted by the New York Times.

Spotting trends does not have to be an ambitious process. It’s a simple practice of observing our environment, curious to discover the connections that exist.

Below is a short video of Bill Cunningham observing his environment, created by the New York Times