Irene at the Webster House Event

Irene at the Webster House Event

Two fashions from the Historic Garment District Museum, displayed at the Webster House. The one on the left is by Irene and the one on the right is by Norman Norell. Thanks to Harzfeld’s for sharing information about this event with us. Please click here for the full article and more photos....

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Posted by on Mar 26, 2010 in Irene Online | 3 comments

Several Irenes from Fowler Collection

Many thanks to Bret Fowler, for sharing with us, some of his personal collection of Irene Garments. Included below are descriptions of each piece. Photos display below to show detail. Please click on the individual thumbnails to see a much larger view. I hope to post more from Mr. Fowler’s collection soon. Thank you.. Enjoy! DRAPED COCKTAIL DRESS, c. 1947-1952 BLACK SILK MARQUISETTE OVER BLACK SATIN-BACK CREPE LABELED “IRENE EXCLUSIVELY FOR RANSOHOFFS, SAN FRANCISCO” COURTESY OF BRET FOWLER ...

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Posted by on Dec 22, 2009 in The Designer | 3 comments

Irene at Harzfeld’s

Irene 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...

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Posted by on May 18, 2009 in Irene Online | 2 comments