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

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

It is a stunning example of the fur pieces being produced at this point in Christian Dior's history

The skirt falls to the ground in a gently widening curve of fabric

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