Working It: Supermodels and Superstars Remember Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly is remembered for his exuberant and inclusive runway shows, which were enriched and enlivened by the work of leading Black fashion models. Join us for a rich conversation that explores Kelly’s unique runway presentations, with insights from Audrey Smaltz, legendary fashion show producer and Patrick Kelly runway show coordinator, Sharon "Magic" Jordan-Roach, model and Patrick Kelly fit model and muse, and Pat Cleveland, superstar. The panel is moderated by André Leon Talley, a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and the former creative director at Vogue magazine. This program is in support of the exhibition ”Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love”. Learn more about the exhibition: http://deyoung.famsf.org/exhibitions/patrick-kelly “Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love” celebrates the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Black fashion designer Patrick Kelly (1954–1990). During his brief yet impactful career in the late 1980s, Kelly became the first American and first Black designer to be voted into the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode, the prestigious French association for ready-to-wear designers. Kelly was lauded with such accolades while being and remaining, one of only a few designers who directly addressed issues of race in their work. Patrick Kelly (1954–1990) was born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi. His grandmother, a cook and maid, fostered a love of fashion by bringing him fashion magazines from the family for