1941 Sketches, Irene at Bullocks
Many thanks to Christian for sharing these lovely sketches. They are from 1941 when Irene still had her own label at Bullock’s. Two are signed by Adele Balken, who was her sketch artist at the time. View more by Christian at The Silver Screen Modiste, all about costumes and fashions of old Hollywood movies and the designers that created them....
Read MoreIrene’s sketch for Marlene Dietrich
My thanks to Bret for sharing this wonderful press photo of an Irene sketch for Marlene Dietrich from “The Lady Is Willing” – 1942.
Read MorePhotos of Irene with Easter Parade Sketches
Thanks to Christian Esquevin for sharing these beautiful photos of Irene from her MGM studio days. Below, she is holding her sketches from one of my favorite movies – Easter Parade. Click the photos for a larger view. You can see more of wonderful classic Hollywood at Christian’s Silver Screen Modiste.
Read MoreFrom Bret’s collection of Irenes
I’ve had the pleasure of receiving, and adding to the website, more photos and descriptions of Irene’s Designs from Bret’s personal collection. Thank you Bret! Below are some of the newest additions to the site. To view much more of Bret’s collection of Irenes, and learn more about Bret himself, please click here.
Read MoreIrene’s Satin Floral Gown at Decades
Our sincere thanks to Decades Inc. for sharing images of Irene’s gorgeous satin floral gown. This garment is currently being featured at Decades – Melrose Ave. Los Angeles. The image above is from Decades Blog. Click on it to view their original post about Irene and this incredible gown. Additional views below. ...
Read MoreSeveral Irenes from Fowler Collection
Many thanks to Bret Fowler, for sharing with us, some of his personal collection of Irene Garments. Included below are descriptions of each piece. Photos display below to show detail. Please click on the individual thumbnails to see a much larger view. I hope to post more from Mr. Fowler’s collection soon. Thank you.. Enjoy! DRAPED COCKTAIL DRESS, c. 1947-1952 BLACK SILK MARQUISETTE OVER BLACK SATIN-BACK CREPE LABELED “IRENE EXCLUSIVELY FOR RANSOHOFFS, SAN FRANCISCO” COURTESY OF BRET FOWLER ...
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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