Patrick Kelly (September 24, 1954 – January 1, 1990) was an American fashion designer who came to fame in France. Among his accomplishments, he was the first American to be admitted to the Chambre syndicale du prêt-à-porter des couturiers et des créateurs de mode, the prestigious governing body of the French ready-to-wear industry. Kelly's ...

Feb 20, 2024 · Kelly, born in 1954, was known for his exuberant designs featuring body-conscious knit jersey dresses that he accessorized with big bows, hearts, and other embellishments—but none had as much...

Oct 16, 2023 · A visual introduction to the life and legacy of Patrick Kelly, as told by photographs and archives held at the Schomburg Center.

Jul 13, 2020 · P atrick Kelly was the first American designer ever to be admitted to the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter, which governs the French ready-to-wear industry. He unapologetically incorporated his Southern Roots, racial imagery, and expressions of Black joy into his designs; stating “I want my clothes to make you smile.”

Feb 24, 2023 · A gay Black kid turned high-fashion designer from the Jim Crow South, specifically rural Mississippi, Patrick Kelly accomplished more in his short lifetime than many designers dream of. He had a knack for mending what was already in his wardrobe and he enjoyed selling vintage pieces before he ever started designing.

American fashion designer Patrick Kelly was born in Vicksburg on September 24, 1954. By the time of death in 1990 he had joined the elite status of being one of world’s leading fashion designers.

Jul 15, 2020 · In 1987, Patrick Kelly, who had been interviewed by Gloria Steinem on NBC’s Today Show, was introduced to Linda Wachner by Steinem. Wachner was the chief executive officer of Warnaco, an apparel manufacturer.

May 29, 2018 · Patrick Kelly (c. 1954-1990) began designing and sewing clothing when he was a teenager in Mississippi. Although he had some formal fashion training, many of his skills were self-taught. While in his twenties Kelly moved to Paris, started his own design company, and quickly established himself as a reputable designer.

Dec 9, 2021 · As a gay Black man hailing from Vicksburg, Mississippi during segregation, fashion designer Patrick Kelly (1954–1990) was an unstoppable force, breaking every barrier in his path with an inimitable sense of style, wit and panache.

In the 1980s the young African American fashion designer Patrick Kelly took Paris by storm, becoming the first American member of the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter (the governing body of the prestigious French ready-to-wear industry).