A Burst of Color from the Mississippi Delta: The Legacy of Patrick Joseph Riley Kelly Patrick Joseph Riley Kelly (1954 – 1990) emerged as a singular voice in American fashion during the late 1980s, instantly recognizable for his audacious designs—primarily body-conscious knit jersey dresses punctuated with exuberant embellishments like buttons and bows. Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Kelly’s artistic vision was profoundly shaped by h…