Although he was not physically present, the spirit of Patrick Kelly shone through during the VIP celebration of his fashion retrospective, “Runway of Love” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ...

Beyoncé Has Destiny’s Child Reunion in Vintage Patrick Kelly Button Dress for Kelly Rowland’s Birthday. Hannah Malach. Thu, February 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM UTC. 2 min read.

A typical Patrick Kelly fashion show turns the runway into a nightclub. Models dance down the runway in tight dresses — small, simple pieces made grand by the addition of whimsical adornments.

Kelly, born in Jim Crow Mississippi in 1954, took up design during his teenage years after he was inspired by the women in his family. The button detailing seen on Beyoncé’s dress is a ...

The fashion designer Patrick Kelly didn't just wear his heart on his sleeve: he drew, wove, stitched, buttoned and embroidered it anywhere it would fit. He put Valentine hearts on bodices and ...

(In consideration for his customers, when import taxes rose the designer devised snap-on buttons and decorations that could be shipped at a lower cost.) “Patrick Kelly’s playful and courageous ...

Patrick Kelly’s career taught me that where you’re from and where you are now can exist in the same moment, and both are equally valued. This article was originally published on Oct. 20, 2021 ...