Fabulous 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 MoreIrene in Town & Country, April 1956
[Article] Gunther Jaeckel Advertisement Irene exclusively for Gunther Jaeckel in New York, Defines Spring in no uncertain lines – Here, her signature suit – its impact in daring simplicity. In imported fabrics. From her Spring and Summer collection now being shown in the Fashion Salon, Third Floor. Click thumbnail for larger view. Thanks to Bret Fowler for sharing this with us!
Read MoreIrene in Town & Country, August 1954
[Article] Golden Coastlines This Page: Mrs. Howard Morton Lang visits the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in a Black-and-grey striped ensemble of French imported tissue-weight wool. The suit consists of a striped vestee jacket and a plain black skirt. The coat is a striped classic Chesterfield with a deep slit in back. By Irene at Bullock’s-Wilshire; Gunther Jaeckel; Nan Duskin. Rex velvet roller. Click thumbnail for larger view. Thanks to Bret Fowler for sharing this with us!
Read MorePola Stout Custom Irene Suit
Hi Karlyn, I recently did some restoration work for a member of Pola Stout’s family, consisting of two suits, an Adrian and an Irene, that were part of Pola’s personal wardrobe. I thought you might like to share photographs of Pola Stout’s custom Irene suit, along with the original PSI swatch card labeled “Irene – Fall 1948″, a studio portrait of Pola wearing the suit c.1948, and an original length of the sample yardage done in the reverse colorway. Pola and Irene were longtime friends and Irene had this suit custom made for Pola in 1948 from her own hand woven textile. Pola Stout treasured the suit and wore it for many years, having it re-fit and the lapels cut down sometimes in the late 50′s. Enjoy, Bret All Artifacts...
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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