Patrick Kelly, born on this day in 1954, was a Black American fashion designer who rose to international fame with his playful designs and clever embellishments. Born in Mississippi, Kelly pursued a Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love at the Peabody Essex Museum Chris Donovan Footwear Patrick Kelly Gold Button Embellished Dress Fashion Culture BUTTONS and BOWS, etc.!, A PICTORIAL View, The Patrick Kelly Story E D G E So We Don't Forget Each Other: Patrick Kelly and the Politics of Gifting The Metropolitan Museum of Art