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

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

The pocket flaps at the waist are decorative only

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It is a brighter pink silk Sari fabric that has been heavily embroidered with real silver metal thread and matte silver sequins

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