c.1988 Patrick Kelly Purple Brocade One Shoulder Feather Trim Dress designer-andre-courreges The sash ties at the

The sash ties at the waist (and the dress looks equally well without it if you prefer it that way)

There are two buttons at the top of the tunic and one below where the belt would tie - I feel like it is really meant to be worn more open and loose over the pant with the belt slung around the hip for a hint of shape

Love the wide caftan feel long sleeves and the east to wear cut

each pleat keeps the graphic check pattern lined up perfectly with the ones beside it when the pleat closes

c.1988 Patrick Kelly Purple Brocade One Shoulder Feather Trim Dress designer-andre-courreges The sash ties at theI believe that like the other Patrick Kelly I just listed, that this one is also from the Fall 1988 collection but could not find an exact reference. I say that because that particular collection featured a lot of feathered neckline pieces. If it is not in that season it would certainly have been around that time period. The Philadelphia Museum of Art recently hosted an exhibit of the work of Patrick Kelly. The show notes state: "I want my clothes to