Patti Smith and Costume national NY-New Look

New York Fashion Week ended with a key Costume National event – the opening of the new store in Mercer Street marked by a performance from the legendary rock’n’roller Patti Smith.
She enlivened the occasion by presenting Dream of Live, a new work by the noted director and photographer Steven Sebring who has trailed the singer for over 11 years
documenting concerts, performances, friends and family. The result is a
fascinating 16mm black and white film that truly tells the artist’s tale.

“It’s like Steven is my brother” commented Patti Smith “He had a camcorder, […]”
The 30-minute performance featured a host of famous songs such as “People
have the power” and “Because the night” dedicated to Patty’s late husband on
what would have been his sixtieth birthday.

Dressed in her iconic male uniform, Costume National, Patti Smith amazed everyone with one single accessory poking out of her pocket – a toothbrush. “Clean teeth are a great accessory” quipped Patti Smith.
Alan Cumming, Lake Bell, Bijou Phillips, Francisco Clemente and Danny Masterson all came out to toast.