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On occasion; I receive emails from Irene fans and collectors. What a joy to get these notes and read what others appreciate most from Irene’s work. Sometimes, folks will share memories of how they, a parent or grandparent knew Irene, worked with Irene or know of her work. Sometimes they will share photographs of their personal collection of Irene’s designs. Winifred is one such woman I’ve had the pleasure of communicating with recently.
Winifred lives near Chicago, is working toward her fashion merchandising degree and enjoys sharing her love of vintage garments with others, especially her young daughter, who apparently already started a vintage jewelry collection of her own. How fun!
Many thanks to Winifred for sharing her sweet sentiments with me and these photos with all of us. Winifred, I hope your Irene collection continues to grow and that your passion for vintage brings you and your daughter joy for many years to come.
These images are the property of Winfred and not to be used elsewhere. Thank you.
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Photo shared by & copyright by owner, Winifred - dress purchased online, was in thrift store in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Photo shared by & copyright by owner, Winifred - gown purchased from a vintage clothing store in Iowa, formerly sold at the estate sale of a husband and wife who were well known in radio and retired to Dubuque, IA.
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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 Boeckholt
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