Rare Fall 1989 Patrick Kelly Runway Stretch Velour Leopard Print Dress w Multi-Tie Bodice designer-sybil-connolly The widening of the hem

The widening of the hem is created by more of the diamonds panels being added around the dress

The Sesen headpiece features a fan shaped lotus flower motif with sequins and turquoise

These are layered down wards so that each layer floats over the other to the hem

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

old Hollywood starlet feel to it

Rare Fall 1989 Patrick Kelly Runway Stretch Velour Leopard Print Dress w Multi-Tie Bodice designer-sybil-connolly The widening of the hemThe 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