Irene 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.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 MoreIrene Lentz Design, Town & Country August, 1956 p.56
Irene Lentz Design Town & Country August, 1956 p.56 [Editorial] THE CALIFORNIA LOOK “The captivating young star of twentieth Century-fox’s CinemaScope production, “D-Day The Sixth Of June,” Dana Wynter, is seen at the Beverly Hills Hotel in an evening dress of champagne lace and white Bianchini chiffon. Its strapless bodice is outlined in white mink. By Irene, at Ransohoffs; Gunther Jaeckel; Nan Duskin; Marshall Field. Ruser diamonds.” 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 at Harzfeld’s
My thanks to Joe Boeckholt, who kindly shared this photo from one of Irene’s fashion shows. Joe and his wife Michele are working on a book about Harzfeld’s – a specialty store in Kansas City. Harzfeld’s offered fashions from many popular designers, including Irene. Read more about Irene at Harzfeld’s here.. Photographer: Ervin D. Green for Harzfeld’s of Kansas City, Mo., collection of Joe & Michele...
Read MoreA Typical Day with Irene
This is a photo from my personal collection. On the back of the original photo is a typed message that reads.. A TYPICAL DAY WITH IRENE, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s talented executive designer, is proof that her work has just begun when she completed a sketch for some star. Each drawing means hour upon hour of discussion, plans, and changes before it finally is seen on the screen. Irene begins her day by discussing sketches she has prepared for the forthcoming picture with one of her associate designers. They go over such things as style, fabric, color and the suitability of the costume to a particular...
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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