Rare Fall 1989 Patrick Kelly Runway Stretch Velour Leopard Print Dress w Multi-Tie Bodice designer-sybil-connolly This gown combines black and

This gown combines black and gold stripes and he uses two different fabrics to create a beautiful contrast in texture

old Hollywood starlet feel to it

As in many of his pieces his genius lies in the ability to use the least possible amount of seams yet he still manages to create the most stunning lines

The pocket flaps at the waist are decorative only

JacketSleeves: 24"Shoulders: 15"Bust: to 17

Rare Fall 1989 Patrick Kelly Runway Stretch Velour Leopard Print Dress w Multi-Tie Bodice designer-sybil-connolly This gown combines black andThe twin of this dress walk the runway for the Fall 1989 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Patrick Kelly. The Philadelphia Museum of Art hosted an exhibit of the work of Patrick Kelly in 2014. The show notes state: "I want my clothes to make you smilethat was the goal of late African American designer Patrick Kelly in creating his bold, bright, and joyful creations. Kelly achieved this on the streets, nightclubs, and runways of