Irene by Greg LaVoi Winter 2013 Fashion Show
My family, friends and I really enjoyed Saturday’s fashion show event, launching Greg LaVoi’s new line of Autumn/Winter 2013 designs – Irene by Greg LaVoi. Fashion shows are something my great-aunt was accustomed to, but I did not know what to expect. I have never attended one before. This new experience was very exciting. My mother would have really enjoyed being a part of it and it probably would have brought back some fond memories for her. My mother attended many of Irene’s fashion shows back in the day. The fun started after we checked in, got ourselves a yummy cocktail and watched folks walk the red carpet. Greg spotted us, and after big welcomes and hugs, he grabbed my hand and took me over to the red carpet. He said I should have...
Read MoreSuch exciting Irene news!
There has been a lot of buzz about Irene the last few years… buzz about books, documentaries, and more.. It’s all very exciting and I look forward to learning more about the various Irene projects the future holds! I have been fortunately enough to get to know a wonderful and talented man named Greg LaVoi, who has admired Irene’s work for some time and has recently turned a vision of his, into reality and it’s so very exciting, I am pleased to share news of it with you today! If you read my “Invite to..” post, then you’ve already heard a little teaser about this.. Yes, Greg has reinvented a new line of designs inspired by Irene. It’s called “Irene by Greg LaVoi”. I remember when Greg first told me about...
Read MoreIrene’s favorite dress…
In 2012, we saw the passing of mom. Karyn, my mother, and Irene’s niece had a full life with lots of love around her, right up until the end, and she passed on peacefully when the time came. I was going through some of Irene’s newspaper clippings and thought it would be nice to share a few that pertained to my mom. In this article “Gowned by Designer Aunt, Karyn Lentz Recites Vows”; the author described the gown that Irene designed for my mom when she married my father Donald. It was 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12th 1958. “An exquisite wedding gown created by her famous designer aunt, Irene, worn by Karyn Irene Lentz for her nuptial ceremony with Donald Charles Jr…” “… Her bridal gown of...
Read MoreFabulous Irene Gown at VintageExpo
Thanks to Denise, for sharing photos of this beautiful Irene Gown she acquired an estate sale in the gorgeous wine country of Sonoma County. The gown is being shown this weekend at the Vintage Expo in Santa Monica – October 15-16 (Booth #208, vintageexpo.com) You can visit the Unforgettable Vintage website, owned by Denise, by clicking here.
Read MoreIrene Lentz Oscar Award Nominations
I’ve always enjoyed watching the Academy Awards show each year. This February 27th, 2011 marks the 83rd annual Academy Awards, or “The Oscars” as they’re affectionately known. Irene was nominated for the Oscar twice for Best Costume Design. The first time was at the 21st Academy Award show in 1949. The category was Costume Design (Black and White), for the 1948 movie “B. F.’s Daughter“. View a sketch by Irene for one of the gowns worn by Barbara Stanwyck in the movie B.F.’s Daughter. The second nomination came at the 33rd Academy Awards show in 1961. The category was Costume Design (Color), for the 1960 movie “Midnight Lace“. This image is a photo of a page from my copy of the delightful book: Oscar...
Read MoreIrene in The Californian, April 1950
[Article] IRENE DESIGNS FOR LORETTA YOUNG Keyed to fashion and styled for the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production “Key to the City,” Irene’s wardrobe for the glamorous Loretta Young is another masterly interpretation of both mood and glamour. Business-like-yet-alluring is the character Miss Young portrays as the successful convention-going woman mayor… and the cleverly coordinated costume suits will make every woman yearn for a career! The campaigning mayor gets votes from all constituents for her persuasive fashions, which range from the convertible suit to evening clothes and at-home glamour. Famous as one of the best dressed stars in cinema, Miss Young upholds her reputation for wardrobe finesse in the engrossing picture “Key to...
Read MoreAbout Irene
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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