Irene Lentz Designs in Town & Country September, 1954, p.12
Town & Country September, 1954, p.12 [Advertisement] Nan Duskin, Philadelphia “For daytime… dinner time… the suit, the coat, in British imported fabrics beautifully correlated with ivy taffeta. The cocktail sheath, elegant in black crepe with embroidered ivy leaf motif.” 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 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 MoreActress Irene compared to Gloria Swanson
I have scanned several old Newspaper pages and clippings that Irene kept. This is one of the earliest ones. Though there’s no photo of Irene on the page, the author – (Ogden, I believe) – mentions Irene as “one of the new girls” on the scene and a “potential Gloria Swanson”. He goes on to say how Irene cares for her two brothers (my grandfather and grand-uncle) and that she won a Los Angeles Beauty Contest a couple of years prior to her start as an actress. I do not know the date of this article unfortunately, but I’m guessing it was around 1920. Click on the image to see a much larger 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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