Object: Suit
Designer:
Patrick Kelly
(1954 - 1990)
Date: Spring/Summer 1989
Medium: Cotton denim
Country: France
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: 2016.103.1
DescriptionSuit; jacket, skirt in dark grey pinstriped denim; double breasted jacket with dice buttons; above knee length straight skirt
Label Text:This ensemble accented with playing dice exemplifies the sense of humor at the heart of Patrick Kelly’s designs. Bernadine Morris of the New York Times said, “The clothes are good, but what matters most is the joyful spirit the designer projects. He seems to have fun making clothes, and his models look happy showing them.”
The suit is shown with glasses, object 93.159.43
The suit is shown with glasses, object 93.159.43
Exhibitions:
- Black Fashion Designers