1989 Rare Red Print Patrick Kelly Suit designer-claude-montana Hand dyed and hand screened

Hand dyed and hand screened

The bead work that adorns the neck is fantastic and continues down over the bodice and onto the sleeves

† The velvet is a short pile velvet and each flower is quilted so you get this slight texture to the entire piece that really just adds to its fabulousness

Double layer of the silk jersey through the bodice and the pants are unlined

You don't have to worry about what to wear under it with that crazy see through plunge - it has two round bra pieces sewn into the inner chest

1989 Rare Red Print Patrick Kelly Suit designer-claude-montana Hand dyed and hand screenedWonderful, 1980s suit from one of my favorite designers the great Patrick Kelly. Kelly only produced collections for five short years starting in 1985 and ending with his death in 1990. His designs were exuberant and witty they were avant garde and he was bold through his use of color! His work has been the subject of Museums exhibits worldwide. This suit is part of a collection where this pattern was repeated though out in different colors, including