In the last few days the world of fashion talks only about NY, and if we want to be inspired we just think of Patti Smith. She was a simple human being who possessed an artistic soul when she moved to NY in the early 70’s, creating a strong identity that makes her an iconic reference in music, art and fashion. In her book Just Kids (2010) she connects the beginning of her love story with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe,her companion at the time, recounting their bohemian days in New York, to their adventures at the famous Chelsea Hotel where they lived throughout the 70’s, and where she moved back to in the 90’s, alone this time, calling it home.
Patti Smith by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1975
Daria Werbowy for Equipment Fall Winter 2014 
Balenciaga Spring Summer 2012 by Steven Meisel
Katlin Aas for Numéro China 
Patti Smith by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1979 
Proenza Schouler Fall Winter 2012 Campaign 
«When I’m home writing on the typewriter, I go crazy. I move like a monkey. I’ve wet myself, I’ve come in my pants writing» Patti Smith 
NY Times Magazine Editorial 
Costume National Spring Summer 2010 styled by Patti Smith 
Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe on the cover of Just Kids, Patti Smith’s book 
Harper’s Bazaar October 2014 
Patti Smith with Robert Mapplethorpe