America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black on Oscars carpet The Globe and Mail 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) 1980s Patrick Kelly Black Mini Dress w Trompe L'Oeil Bolero Of Gold Buttons 1986 Patrick Kelly, Sleeveless black dress with buttons Fashion History Timeline Vintage 1960s Pierre Cardin Cream Wool Shift Dress, Small Ian Drummond Vintage