Angelina Jolie’s Irene inspired fashion in “The Tourist”
Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood looked to classic film noir glamour for inspiration in clothing Angelina Jolie’s character – Elise’s – costumes. “That look was inspired by a dress designed by Irene [Lentz], who is a legendary costume designer,” Atwood says. “I took the basic idea and added some flair to contemporize it. The original had a jacket, but I really wanted something a little more luxurious, so I created the cashmere wrap. I’ve always loved a glove, and was filming in the land of fine gloves, so I used a fine suede glove to finish the look.” Read the full article on People Magazine.. Read more about this from The Recessionista as...
Read MoreIrene Lentz Design, Town & Country March, 1953 p.10
Irene Lentz Design Town & Country March, 1953 p.10 [Advertisement] Jay Thorpe, 24 West 57, New York “IRENE Takes magnificent British wool to create a shapely suit with a Regency air and a definite penchant for European travel. Her signature of the season… graduated buttons” Thanks to Bret Fowler for sharing these Vintage Magazine Advertisements of Irene’s Designs with us! Click on the thumbnail image to see full view.
Read MoreIrene Lentz Design, Town & Country April, 1955 p.50
Irene Lentz Design Town & Country April, 1955 p.50 [Editorial] CALIFORNIAN FASHION “A dress for red-carpet occasions is worn by Mrs. Howard Morton Lang of Beverly Hills to Hollywood’s Huntington Hartford Theatre. Organdy embroidered with morning glories is fashioned into a narrow column, its slight back fullness released in the briefest of trains. Wide bands of satin wrap the bodice and continue to the floor in a shimmering sweep. By Irene at Bullock’s-Wilshire; Gunther Jaeckel; Nan Duskin; Marshall Field” Thanks to Bret Fowler for sharing these Vintage Magazine Advertisements of Irene’s Designs with us! Click on the thumbnail image to see full view.
Read MoreIrene Lentz Design, Town & Country April, 1955 p.4
Irene Lentz Design Town & Country April, 1955 p.4 [Advertisement] Gunther Jaeckel 10 East 57th We take pride in presenting THE SPRING AND SUMMER COLLECTION by IRENE Exclusive with Gunther Jaeckel in New York. Pictured, a sleekly sculptured suit of black raw silk, lined and cuffed in gold coin dots. $285 Fashion Salon, Third Floor” Thanks to Bret Fowler for sharing these Vintage Magazine Advertisements of Irene’s Designs with us! Click on the thumbnail image to see full view.
Read MoreIrene Lentz Design, Town & Country August, 1956 p.56
Irene Lentz Design Town & Country August, 1956 p.56 [Editorial] THE CALIFORNIA LOOK “The captivating young star of twentieth Century-fox’s CinemaScope production, “D-Day The Sixth Of June,” Dana Wynter, is seen at the Beverly Hills Hotel in an evening dress of champagne lace and white Bianchini chiffon. Its strapless bodice is outlined in white mink. By Irene, at Ransohoffs; Gunther Jaeckel; Nan Duskin; Marshall Field. Ruser diamonds.” Thanks to Bret Fowler for sharing these Vintage Magazine Advertisements of Irene’s Designs with us! Click on the thumbnail image to see full view.
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Irene is my grand-aunt, and admired for her work in women's fashion and Hollywood costume design. Her talent as a successful clothing designer in Los Angeles led to her long career as a costume designer for many great films in Hollywood.. until her sudden death in 1962. I hope you enjoy your visit.. ~ Karlyn
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