Irene 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.
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I came across a new post this morning, from Lindsay at iamnotastalker.com about the Bullocks Wilshire department store and it’s wonderful history. Among many very interesting facts about this building, it’s design and uses in several major films; Lindsay also mentions Irene’s work there in the Ladies Custom Salon which catered to a wealthy clientele and Hollywood stars. In the article is also mention of Cedric Gibbons, who played a role in the design of the building… in the relief located above the department store’s Wilshire Boulevard entrance. Cedric was MGM’s art director and designer of the “Oscar” statue. His writer, brother Elliot Gibbons, is who Irene Lentz would later...
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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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