Patrick Kelly's Joyful Black Dresses Opinion The Harvard Crimson 80s Patrick Kelly Jacket S M Lucky Vintage We celebrate National Button Day by remembering the brilliant and versatile fashion vision of designer Patrick Kelly. Inspired by the mismatched buttons his grandmother used to mend his shirts back in Mississippi, 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 Guinness sells 1,450 jumper based on pub carpet