Fashion Culture BUTTONS and BOWS, etc.!, A PICTORIAL View, The Patrick Kelly Story E D G E Patrick Kelly, born on this day in 1954, was a Black American fashion designer who rose to international fame with his playful designs and clever embellishments. Born in Mississippi, Kelly pursued a Beyonc wearing the iconic 1980s vintage Patrick Kelly gold button dress for Kelly Rowland's 44th birthday party with Michelle Williams : r whatthefrockk Patrick Kelly Gold Button Embellished Dress Iconic Fall 1989 Patrick Kelly Off Shoulder Leopard Stretch Velvet Dre Shrimpton Couture