Patrick Kelly, an acclaimed fashion designer and a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away in Paris at the age of 35. Known for his bold, playful designs and groundbreaking success in the fashion industry, Kelly was the first American and the first Black designer inducted into the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode in France. His work was worn by high-profile figures including Princess Diana, Jane Seymour, Bette Davis, Grace Jones, and Madonna.
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