Invite to Irene by Greg LaVoi
We are so excited about this upcoming event honoring Irene and celebrating Greg LaVoi’s new fashion line inspired by Irene Lentz – Irene by Greg LaVoi! This is a fashion show, introducing these designs and hopefully the first of many more to come. I imagine my great-aunt Irene with a huge smile on her face, admiring the thoughtful respect, skill that has gone behind this undertaking. It will be so exciting to be a part of this event witness the honoring of Irene’s legacy after all these years. I wish my mother and grandmother could be part of this celebration, but that was not meant to be. I plan to celebrate for them however. More news about this to come, and join us on Facebook to stay updated with the most recent Irene updates from across...
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 MoreIrene: New Laurels to Her Crown, LAToday 1976 Article
This article was originally published by Herald Examiner Staff Writer Betty Goodwin, in the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Thursday May 20th, 1976. I scanned the paper, but the text was difficult to read, so I retyped it here for you to enjoy fully. I think the sentiments in the article still ring true today.. just as Irene’s designs are adored as eternal classics as much today as they were at the time of this printing.. and always. All images are copyright to Karlyn, and this website, Irene-Lentz.com. Please do not copy or lift from website for use elsewhere in any way. Contact me – Karlyn – for use on your blog or article. Her career was as colorful as a movie plot. She lept to her death from the 10th floor of her Hollywood Knickerbocker hotel...
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 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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