This dress, found in the Mississippi Made temporary exhibit, was designed by Patrick Kelly of Vicksburg. His signature style is marked with colorful buttons, inspired by the buttons his grandmother used to 1986 Patrick Kelly, Sleeveless black dress with buttons Fashion History Timeline Floral Sequin Gown & Feather Boa Set Cocktail & Party Dresses Ian Drummond Vintage These gloves featuring a jubilant assortment of colorful plastic buttons on the gauntlets were designed by Patrick Kelly in 1986. Mississippi born Kelly embellished many of his fashion designs with buttons (often mismatched)